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2006 03 01 ALRCQ D F`y OF -1 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California MARCH 1, 2006 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2006-005 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 Meetings of February 1, 2006. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ....................... Applicant ................ Location ................. Request .................. Action .................... VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2005-030 Borrego Resort Holdings, Inc. South side of Calle Tampico, bounded by Avenida Villa and Avenida Navarro Consideration of architecture and landscaping plans for a 20-unit, two and one-half story residential condominium building in the Village. Minute Motion 2006- ►e1 181:I11:1Nte :i4F_1�I►7We1kkibIYHe19I11M.Av/I TITKO101\TdLT, Ikl14q B. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-853 Applicant ................ Transwest Housing Location ................. South side of Avenue 54, east side of Madison Street, north side of Greg Norman Course and '/4 mile west of Monroe Street Request .................. Consideration of architectural plans for 11 prototypical residential floor plans for Tract 32879 (Griffin Ranch). Action .................... Minute Motion 2006- C. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-845 Applicant ................ KB Home Coastal, Inc. Location ................. Northeast corner of Monroe Street & Avenue 61 Request .................. Consideration of landscaping, wall, gate and revised clubhouse plans for Tract 31733 (Prado Del Sol). Action .................... Minute Motion 2006- D. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-842 Applicant ................ KB Home Coastal, Inc. Location ................. Southeast corner of Monroe Street & Avenue 60 Request .................. Consideration of landscaping, wall, gate and clubhouse plans for Tract 31732 (Prado Del Sol). Action .................... Minute Motion 2006- E. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-855 Applicant ................ Desert Elite, Inc. Location ................. Southwest corner of Monroe Street & Avenue 52 Request .................. Consideration of architecture and landscaping plans for two prototypical residential plans for use in Tract 31202 (Rancho Santana). Action .................... Minute Motion 2006- 1�Il��Z�7:1:i 91�1�1�1 Iy lil III iO4r01111IIrU111194 /-11 VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: VIII. ADJOURNMENT This meeting of the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee will be adjourned to a Special Meeting to be held on March 20, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. G: \ W PDOCS\ALRC\Agenda.doc 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, March 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, February 24, 2006. DATED: February 24, 2006 BE Y . SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California G:\ W PDOCS\A LRC\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 February 1, 2006 10:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:00 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, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Committee Member Christopher asked that Page 3, Item 7 be corrected to state, "...commended the architect..." There being no further changes to the minutes of January 4, 2006, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt as corrected. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2005-851; a request of Desert Elite, Inc. for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for four prototypical residential plans for use in Tract 31910 located on the west side Monroe Street one quarter mile north of Avenue 58. 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 Mr. John Pedalino, applicant, and Ron Gregory, landscape architect. Mr. Pedalino asked for clarification of the pilasters for the perimeter wall. Staff noted they were requiring the pilasters along Monroe Street as well. G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\2-1-06 ALRC.doc Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee February 1, 2006 1. Committee Member Smith asked the purpose of the two gates into the retention area. Mr. Pedalino stated they were for access to the retention basins for maintenance. 2. Committee Member Christopher asked if there were planter beds in front of the pilaster at the entry gate. Mr. Gregory stated yes. Committee Member Christopher asked if the access gates to the retention basin would be the same railing material. Mr. Pedalino stated it would be tubular steel. Committee Member Christopher asked if the intention of the courtyard gates was to make them look different or the same. Mr. Pedalino stated they were looking for a different look. They are yet to decide whether or not the courtyard will be option or part of the package. The concept of floor plan is to market to retirees or semi -retirees. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if separate restrooms for the maintenance workers would be constructed. Mr. Pedalino stated he was not sure if they would, as this development is not that large. They were willing to make the adjustment to allow the third outside restroom for the workers. 4. Mr. Gregory asked how they would be required to offer the desertscape landscaping. Staff stated the turf area is small; they could substitute it with decomposed granite or river rock. Staff is just asking that the option be offered. 5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher to adopt Minute Motion 2006-004 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2005-851, as recommended and as follows: a. Front entry gate designs shall be varied throughout the project. b. A third restroom for workers shall be added to the common area restroom. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None. VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\2-1-06 ALRC.doc 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee February 1, 2006 Nflll alelffl1■im"VMM There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a meeting to be held on March 1, 2006. This meeting was adjourned at 10:28 a.m. on February 1, 2006. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER Executive Secretary G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\2-1-06 MCA= 3 Lao I MA ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: MARCH 1, 2006 CASE NO: VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2005-030 APPLICANT: BORREGO RESORT HOLDINGS, INC. ARCHITECT: KNITTER AND ASSOCIATES REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A 20-UNIT, TWO AND ONE-HALF STORY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM BUILDING IN THE VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF CALLE TAMPICO, BOUNDED BY AVENIDA VILLA AND AVENIDA NAVARRO (ATTACHMENT #1) BACKGROUND The 1.23-acre project site encompasses almost one full block in the Village at La Quinta. Properties adjacent to the site are developed with a mix of residential and commercial uses, with vacant property to the south, adjacent to Frances Hack Park. Calle Tampico is designated as a Primary Arterial in the La Quinta General Plan. Along the project frontage, this roadway is designated for a Class II bicycle lane facility. Also, a minimum 20-foot landscaped setback along Calle Tampico is required, from ultimate right-of-way. PROPOSAL The applicant proposes a 2'/2 story, 20 unit condominium project on the 1.23 acre site. Parking will be in a sub -grade parking area underneath the entire building (Attachment #2). The building will have varied rooflines at heights ranging from 33 to 38.5 feet. The Village Commercial (VC) district allows building heights of two stories, up to 35 feet, but the proposed Specific Plan process would be used to determine the standards for this development. The applicant has filed Specific Plan and Tentative Tract applications along with this Village Use Permit. The building abuts an approved 2-story office structure, with similar sub -grade parking, that is under construction at the northeastern corner of the project. The building is a blending of Mediterranean and Spanish architectural elements; a rendering of the project has been included with your packet material. ALRCvup03O The Spanish -Colonial style building will be covered in a smooth textured plaster of varying colors for the primary and accent areas. Pre -cast stone elements will be used on trim areas of the building faces. The roof utilizes hip and gabled designs, with ornamental rafter tails, and is covered with a 2-piece mission clay tile. Extended trellis structures emanate from the upper balconies, and tiled shed -roof awnings are placed over some second floor windows. The overall building utilizes a combination of arched and squared -angle recesses, with alternating recessed building elements and a pronounced building entry at the east (Avenida Navarro) elevation. The balcony railings are shown as ornamental iron. The landscaping plan provides a complete plant palette and conceptual landscaping. The interior courtyard will provide primarily hardscape, with isolated planters and plant pots located around the pool area, and as accents along building walls. Small planters with ground cover and palm trees will be located around the pool. There are brief pockets of turfed areas provided, noted as transition areas, in the outer perimeter setbacks, which vary from 20 feet along Tampico, to a range of 5 to 20 feet from building face to edge of sidewalk along Avenida Villa and Navarro, depending on the building recess at a given location. Generally, the landscaped setbacks average 8 to 14 feet along these two streets. There are shade and decorative tree species proposed for the landscaping along all street perimeter setback areas, located in an attempt to accent the building design. Overall, the landscape plan should accent the architectural appearance of the project and enhance the intended theme. Large-scale color illustrations and material sample/color boards will be provided for display at the meeting. ANALYSIS The overall architectural approach for this development, as presented, is consistent with other area projects, and the Village Design Guidelines. Staff has had several meetings with the applicant to discuss the architectural massing of the project, in an attempt to achieve a balance between the urban scale associated with higher density development and the more village/town scale envisioned for the Village at La Quinta. Structural massing of the building on the streetscape was analyzed, and consideration of parking, height limits, plate line setbacks, and other factors were considered in trying to achieve this balance. In order to achieve more viable projects in the Village, that will effect a higher and more efficient use of these small properties, projects will need to utilize more adaptive approaches to commercial and residential development, and their proper intensity of development. Architecturally, staff recommends that the ALRC review the building in terms of evaluating setbacks, massing and height, as related to the building architecture of the surrounding areas, as well as the site itself. The lack of recessed window treatment, combined with the building wall articulation, gives the appearance of thick building walls. Use of rounded corners should be employed to soften the hard edges of the building. Also to be considered are the solar control provisions of the building (use of 0 ALRCvup030 window and building recessions for shading, eave extensions, placement of shade features, etc.) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of a minute motion recommending to the Planning Commission approval of the plans for Village Use Permit 2005-030, with the following recommendations: 1 . The tile roof material shall be a two-piece mission clay style. 2. Provide recessed windows, eave extensions and other elements that will achieve a greater degree of solar control. 3. Building edges shall incorporate rounded corners. Transmitted by: Wallace Nesbit, Associate Planner Attachments: 1 . Location Map 2. Garage level site plan ALRCvup030 " L' 11 OCK ATTACHMENT 1 Project Area .I 1— — — — -- — — — -.` i u , 20 3 .1 1.9 l WAS mid no 17O ^ 1 7 6 I 76O U 8 ISOEX s EX ---- e 140 IEX s Tl I d m Lit s 12 I IF 'Scale in feel 50 10b Project Location Map o�rs�90 (Block 123) Scale in metefs La Quinta, California. u u i Nit I I SUB FLOOR ANALYSIS `\w\ I BY,UEVATORISTAIX9 1j0 \ ' ICOL E�IUBMSlf85NBAGE 6.lal pfl v TMBHAPEA 1.pfl 1 iANAGEABEA 11.114gfl tiU04L(%MTOIALANFh 4 114pflTMT GARAGE LEVEL 1" lc�artr Xa q!;wirsta La Quints, California BORREGO RESORT HOLDINGS 1 I K r. KNITTER 6� ASSOCIATES ... spa..0 � .—I .. ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: MARCH 1, 2006 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-853 APPLICANT: TRANSWEST HOUSING ARCHITECT: THE McKINLEY ASSOCIATES, INC. J BULLOCK AND ASSOCIATES REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR ELEVEN PROTOTYPICAL RESIDENTIAL FLOOR PLANS FOR TR 32879 (GRIFFIN RANCH) LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF AVENUE 54, EAST SIDE OF MADISON, NORTH SIDE OF GREG NORMAN COURSE PROJECT AND ± Y4 MILE WEST OF MONROE STREET (ATTACHMENT 1) BACKGROUND: The Griffin Ranch project was originally approved by the City Council on January 4, 2004, as part of multiple approvals. The project as approved will be developed with 303 single-family lots over approximately 200 acres (Attachment 2), with on -site equestrian facilities and access to the City multi -purpose trail system. This proposal constitutes the architectural approval request for residential unit plans for the development. PROJECT PROPOSAL: The applicant has submitted prototypical plans for three "collections" of floor plan designs. These are referred to as the Madiera, Campania, and Sevilla collections. Each collection has multiple floor plans and elevations, as outlined below: Madiera Collection: 4 floor plan variations, ranging from 3,017 to 3,724 s.f., all single -story, ranging 17.5 to 18.5 feet in height. Plan 1: 3,017 s.f - 3 BR/3.5 BA + den, great room and courtyard, detached casita option (not shown) 2-car garage + golf cart space, with 4 elevations. Plan 2: 3,140 s.f - 3 BR/3.5 BA + den, great room and courtyard, 2-car garage + golf cart space, with 4 elevations. Plan 3: 3,373 s.f. - 3 BR/3.5 BA + den/potential casita, great room and courtyard, 2- car garage + golf cart space, with 4 elevations. Plan 4: 3,724 s.f. - 4 BR/4.5 BA + den, morning and great rooms, courtyard, attached casita, 3-car garage (1 car side entry) with 4 elevations. Campania Collection: 4 floor plan variations, ranging from 3,754 to 4,363 s.f., all single -story, approximate heights are 19.5 to 22.5 feet. Plan 1: 3,754 s.f - 3 BR/3.5 BA + library, great room and courtyard, detached casita option (not shown) 3-car garage (1 car side -entry) with 4 elevations. Plan 2: 3,972 s.f - 3 BR/3.5 BA + den/BR 4 and courtyard with attached casita option, 3-car garage (2 car side -entry), with 4 elevations. Plan 3: 4,154 s.f. - 3 BR/3.5 BA + attached casita, library, great room and courtyard, retreat in MBR, 3-car garage (1 car side -entry) with 4 elevations. Plan 4: 4,363 s.f. - 4 BR/4.5 BA + family and living rooms, courtyard, 3-car garage (1 car side entry, set up for casita) with 4 elevations. Estates at Sevilla 3 floor plan variations, ranging from 4,989 to 5,629 s.f., all single -story, approximate heights are 22.8 to 24.5 feet. Plan 1: 4,989 s.f - 3 BR/3.5 BA + den/bonus room, morning and great rooms, courtyard, casita, 3-car side -entry garage, with 3 elevations. Plan 2: 5,287 s.f - 2 BR/2.5 BA, with bonus room/BR & BA, combined dining/living room, family room, den, courtyard with detached casita, 3-car side -entry garage, with 3 elevations. Plan 3: 5,629 s.f. - 3 BR/3.5 BA + media/BR 4, retreat in MBR, great room, central living, dining and den, front and rear courtyards, dual opposing 2-car side -entry garages, with 3 elevations. The material and color boards, and full-size color illustrations, will be provided at the March 1, 2006 ALRC meeting. Certain of these units will be established as part of a model complex, which will require a separate review; at this time the applicant has not identified which, if not all, of these units will be sited as models, or specific lot locations. Plant palettes and landscape improvement layouts for these plans will be submitted later; no landscape improvement concepts or specific model complex plans are proposed at this time. ANALYSIS - Building height - Building height limitations of the specific plan approval restrict any units within 150 feet of Madison or Avenue 54 to one-story, 22 feet in height, with the exception of lots 20,000 square feet or greater. All the units are all single -story, with the Campania Plan 4 and all Sevilla unit elevations exceeding 22 feet in height. These units will be required to adhere to this height restriction as applicable, based on the specific plan condition, and requiring a unit siting plan for all units. Specific Plan consistency — The Griffin Ranch Specific Plan identifies several architectural styles to be employed for the project (Attachment 3). The proposed units generally carry these elements through in each of the designs proposed, and are considered consistent with the general concepts provided for in the document. The Italian Farmhouse style identifies clay tile roofing as an identifying feature, but all elevations incorporate concrete 'S' tile. It is noted that the gatehouse for Griffin Ranch originally proposed concrete S tile, with staff recommending a clay tile. Ultimately, the Planning Commission allowed the concrete tile, but required that it be mudded. Staff would reiterate the position that the design of the units would be stronger if a two-piece clay tile roof were substituted for the concrete "S" tile. Staff further recommends that, if clay tile is not recommended, mudding of the concrete tile should be required. Overall, the units are consistent with the applicable development standards contained in the specific plan as approved for Griffin Ranch. In general, staff has no significant issues with the overall architectural style and design of these units. Casita/guest rooms will be required to be reviewed by MUP as part of phasing for construction. Casitas in side entry garages with reduced setbacks are not permitted. A Minor Use Permit will be required for the model home complex. Typical unit landscape concepts will be required for each unit plan, for review by ALRC and Planning Commission, as a condition of approval. These and similar conditions will be added as part of the Planning Commission report. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a minute motion accepting the plans for Site Development Permit 2005-853, to include the following recommendations: 1. All units shall incorporate a mission clay tile roofing material, or shall incorporate mudding into the proposed concrete S the roofing for all units, to be determined by the Planning Commission. 2. All Sevilla units, and Campania Plan 4 (elevations A, B and D) shall be restricted to lots meeting the criteria of Condition 6.F of the Griffin Ranch Specific Plan (SP 2004-074). Transmitted by: Wallace Nesbit, Associate Planner Attachments: 1 . Location Map 2. Tract 32879 layout 3. Specific Plan architectural styles ATTACHMENT 1 W W �N Z 0 Z 0 U HIGHWAY 111 . AVENUE AVENUE 49 AVENUE 50 z AVENUE 51 Y Z j� U WI Q Z N AVENUE 52 AVENUE 53 w w w v~i AVENUE 54 �e s w W N y" z o � AVENUE 55 O O s aAIRPORT BLVD do k VICINITY MAP N.T.S. g s 0 ro zZ. UQ .J <a �U 4dZE M ® v CJLW U� • c° 9 Mill IIIIINF ,I zzz Aqz �� vi w w Ic < Z. coo oomw w w 000 L L L 000 9 c Ir L L IL V �i a ■■■i � ��_� ■ m Mow C ATTACHMENT 3 (5 PAGES) I X W Monterey The Monterey style is a revival of the Anglo-influenced Spanish Colonial houses of northern California. It is a fusion of Spanish Eclectic and Colonial Revival details. Some identifying features are low pitched roofs with second story balconies that are usually cantilevered and covered by a principle roof. N.T.S. -ss- 2 0 N CO I X w Italian Farmhouse The Italian Farmhouse style is inspired by the magnificent heritage of rural houses and buildings in the Mediterranean region of Europe. These buildings do not clash with the landscape but blend with the earth through the thoughtful use of building materials and colors taken f eir na surroundings. Some identifying features of this style a thickened walls, arches, brick or stone facing, smooth style stucco nd clay roof tiles. N.T.S. -ss- d t '7 Contemporary Mexican The Contemporary Mexican style draws from the modern architectural style. Architects such as Lagoretto and Barragan have advanced this style through the use of bold forms and unique color treatments. 1MM"' L8d W N.T.S. -so- U Spanish Colonial The Spanish Colonial revival style is a collection of Spanish -influenced sub - styles. Resigners were inspired by a number of sources such as the adobe and colonial buildings of early California and even Moorish, medieval Spanish and Italian architecture. Some identifying features are the use of arches, courtyards and large, distinctive, sometimes arched feature windows on the front fagade. M.T.S. -61- cc � I `c V Qz<CO j <I c cc ZIL 0 cc W IL, [(� LU a�Ls' n.,n El I x W Andalusian The Andalusian style is characterized by Morrocan and Moorish influences on Spanish Colonial architecture. Some identifying features are the use of pointed arches, colonnades, precast concrete door and window surrounds. 0 N O O //; V •/ C ca VZ � ZJ CQW o �U ccZW a �U W jLW a L Q 0 U y$ V¢ioo egi N.T.S. -62- 0yJ oe a o`� S cF OF Oti BI #C ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: CASE NO: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: REQUEST: LOCATION: Background: MARCH 1, 2006 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-845 KB HOME COASTAL INC. KB HOME, RIVERSIDE DIVISION RGA, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS CONSIDERATION OF LANDSCAPING, WALL, GATE, AND REVISED CLUBHOUSE PLANS FOR TRACT 31733 (PRADO DEL SOL) NORTHEAST CORNER OF MONROE STREET & AVENUE 61 Tentative Tract Map 31733 was approved for this 38.3 ± acre property on January 20, 2004. The tract consists of 127 residential lots, a recreation lot, and common lots. The architecture and elevations for the three prototypical residences was heard and recommended for approval by the ALRC during their January 4'" meeting. For this meeting, the applicant is requesting consideration of the remainder of the project layout, including the wall, gate, landscaping designs, and the recently revised clubhouse plans. The land to the north is also owned by the applicant and received approval of a tentative tract map on January 20, 2004. The two tracts were designed and approved as "stand-alone" tracts. The applicant recently met with City staff and explained their intent to amend the final tract map in order to provide street access between the northern (Tract 31732) and southern (Tract 31733) portions of the Prado Del Sol project. The proposed revisions include removal of the southernmost gate accessing Monroe Street in Tract 31733. The plans submitted for this review reflect the proposed final tract map amendments. Clubhouse Proposal: Included with this proposal are revised elevations of the clubhouse (Attachment 1), which has been redesigned for consistency with the Spanish style home plans. The I P:\Reports - ALRC\2006\ -1-06\ALRC SDP 2005-845 TT 31733 3-1-06.doc clubhouse design includes use of rust -colored concrete roofing tile, off-white stucco with highlights including Moorish archways (some with tiled interiors) and cornflower - blue windows and doors. As with the previous design, the clubhouse interior will include an exercise room and a "game room" with adjacent kitchen which may be used for larger gatherings. The floor plan of the revised clubhouse remains essentially the same except for the inclusion of an office. The clubhouse grounds are similar to the conceptual plans presented at the January 4 ALRC meeting, involving a swimming pool, bocce green, putting green, and croquet lawn. The KB Home Parado Del Sol project includes two clubhouses, one for each tract. This south clubhouse (Cielo), though having a different floor plan than the northern one (Solana/Viento), will utilize the same color scheme and materials and will be stylistically identical to the north clubhouse. Landscaping around both clubhouses will utilize the same desert plant palette as the remainder of the project. Landscaping Proposal: The open space layout (Attachment 2) reflects the previously submitted conceptual design featuring the shared use of open space with walking paths. Open space areas double in use as storm water retention basins. The slopes of all retention basins have been designed with desertscape features and walking paths. Of the five open -space basins, two feature desertscape design, two are turf -lined, and the third design includes a basketball half -court surrounded by turf. Exterior landscaping along Monroe Street has been designed to accommodate the equestrian trail corridor as designated in the General Plan. Exterior ground cover is generally decorative decomposed granite with cobblestones and small boulders placed along the street line at certain intervals and street corners. The use of turf has been limited, replaced by cobblestones and boulders at the Avenue 61 entrance. Tree plantings include 24" box Blue Palo Verde, Sweet Acacias, and African Sumac trees along the street and the addition of Italian Cypress tree columns at the entry gates. Shrub design utilizes water -efficient species typical to residential projects. Interior landscaping design is reflective of the exterior design with the addition of Mediterranean and California Fan Palms, Carob Trees, and Pink Ironbark trees. As previously described, interior retention basins have a dual recreational use. Two of the five retention basins in the southern portion of the project site utilize desert landscaping with decomposed granite and cobblestones to compliment the water -efficient plant palette. The remaining three retention basins are lined with turf at the bottom and desert landscaping along the banks. The use of turf has been limited to the recreational areas. Landscaping plans for the residential units show two front yard trees, shrubs, mounting, decorative decomposed granite and some turf. A no turf option front yard plan is also provided. �r P:\Reports - ALRC\2006\3-1-06\ALRC SDP 2005-845 TT 31733 3-1-06.doc O Wall and Gate Designs: Exterior walls have a stucco finish and a desert -white color with a brick band and a terra cotta cap. All exterior walls have been designed in a linear layout, though pillars will be included at regular intervals. Wall heights have been identified as being five feet though they may need to be raised to six feet or placed on a berm based on the noise study required for the project site. The Avenue 61 entry includes two 20' high towers flanking each side of the entrance. One of the two towers features a clock. The towers will have a stucco finish and tile roof. The wooden entry gate has been designed with decorative wood panels and antiquated hinges and handles. At each side of the gate brick pilasters are proposed topped with light fixtures. All entry gates will be complimented with Italian Cypress and Fruitless Olive Trees. Interior walls are similar in design to the exterior walls but for the rear portion of interior residential lots, the wall will utilize a partial -view, split style with stucco on the lower portion and wrought iron fence on the upper portion of the wall. Combined Prado Del Sol: As previously noted, the applicants are proposing to combine the northern and southern halves of the Prado Del Sol development into one unified project. This involves the extension of Montcito Hills Avenue and Saint Francis Avenue into the adjacent tract, the removal of one entry gate at the southern portion of Monroe Street, and the redrawing of a number of lot lines. The general layout, including streets and open space, will remain essentially the same as before. To reflect the merger of the two projects, the clubhouses, landscaping, gates, and walls have been designed with the same styles, materials, and colors as one another. The landscaping palate, street layout, architectural plans, gates, and wall designs have all been designed by KB Home and RGA Landscape Architects as one unified project with two separate submittals. Analysis: Staff has analyzed both projects together and has not found any differences or incompatibilities with the dual submittals in regards to the architecture or landscaping. The proposed landscaping palate, wall and gate design, clubhouse, and recreational open space are appropriate and well designed. Unlike adjacent projects, Prado Del Sol does not have golf as its recreational focus. Though this project has been marketed as a "resort living" type development, there are a number of family -oriented features such as the basketball court and playgrounds. Aside from the exterior wall height, Staff recommends the clubhouse roof tile be a clay "S" the rather than a concrete tile to provide better compatibility with the architectural P:\Reports - ALRC\2006\3-1-06\ALRC SDP 2005-845 TT 31733 3-1-06.doc �. -- style. The applicant has addressed the previous conditions of approval by submitting a turf -less, desert landscaping option for residential lots, as well as clarifications in regards to the proposed interior wall designs, as per the direction of the ALRC during their January 4`h meeting (Attachment 3). Recommendation: Recommend approval of the architectural home plans and clubhouse plans for Site Development Permit 2005-845, with the following conditions: 1. The perimeter walls shall be raised to six feet, with effective height dependent on final detailed noise study based upon grading, wall and homes. 2. The clubhouse roof tile shall be a clay "S" tile. The tile to be approved by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of building permit for the clubhouse. Transmitted by: An ew J. Mogensen sociate Planner Attachments: 1. Revised Clubhouse Elevations and Plans 2. Conceptual Landscaping & Project Site Plan Booklet 3. Revised Landscaping, Wall, and Gate Plans PAReports - ALRC\2006\3-1-06\ALRC SDP 2005-845 TT 31733 3-1-06.doe F o`` v 5, S OF M ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: CASE NO: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: REQUEST: LOCATION: Background: MARCH 1, 2006 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2005-842 KB HOME COASTAL INC. KB HOME, RIVERSIDE DIVISION RGA, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS CONSIDERATION OF LANDSCAPING, WALL, GATE, AND CLUBHOUSE PLANS FOR TRACT 31732 (PRADO DEL SOL) SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MONROE STREET & AVENUE 60 Tentative Tract Map 31732 was approved for this 39.7 acre property on January 20, 2004. The tract consists of 197 residential lots and a recreation lot. Some of the interior lots have an alley for garage access. The architecture and elevations for six prototypical plan types was approved by the Planning Commission on October 11, 2005 (Attachment 1). For this meeting, the applicant is requesting consideration of the remainder of the project layout, including the wall, gate, landscaping designs, and the clubhouse plans (Attachment 2). The land to the south is also owned by the applicant and received approval of a tentative tract map on January 20, 2004. The two tracts were designed and approved as "stand-alone" tracts. The applicant intends to apply for approval of amended tract maps for both tracts in order to provide street access between the northern (Tract 31732) and southern (Tract 31733) portions of the Prado Del Sol project. The proposed revisions include the removal of the southernmost gate accessing Monroe Street in Tract 31733. The plans submitted for this review reflect the future proposed tract changes. Clubhouse Proposal: Included with this proposal are plans of the clubhouse (Attachment 3), which has been designed to reflect the Spanish style home plans. Clubhouse design includes the use of p:\stan\sdp\sdp 2005-842 tt 31732 alrc rpt2.doc rust -colored concrete "S" roof tile, and off-white stucco with highlights including Moorish archways (some with tiled interiors) and cornflower -blue windows and doors. The clubhouse interior will include an exercise room and a "game room" which may be used for larger gatherings. The clubhouse lot will have a swimming pool, spa and event lawn. This clubhouse, though having a different floor plan than the southern one, will utilize the same color scheme and materials as the southern clubhouse in Tract 31733 and will be stylistically identical to the north clubhouse. Landscaping around both clubhouses will utilize the same desert plant palette as the remainder of the project. Landscaping Proposal: The open space layout features the shared use of open space with walking paths as a central focus (Attachment 4). The two largest open space areas double in use as storm water retention basins and recreation areas. The slopes of all retention basins have been designed with desertscape features and walking paths. The retention basin immediately east of the recreation lot shows a basketball half -court and shade structure near the west end of the basin. Exterior landscaping along Monroe Street has been designed to accommodate the equestrian trail corridor designated in the General Plan. Exterior ground cover is generally decomposed granite with cobblestones and small boulders placed along the street line at certain intervals and street corners. The use of turf has been limited to the Monroe Street entrance. Tree plantings include 24" box Blue Palo Verde, Sweet Acacias, and African Sumac trees along the street and the addition of Italian Cypress tree columns at the entry gates. Shrub design utilizes water -efficient species typical to residential projects. Interior common area landscaping design is reflective of the exterior design with the addition of Mediterranean and California Fan Palms, Carob Trees, and Pink Ironbark trees. The retention basins utilize desert landscaping with decomposed granite and cobblestones to compliment the water -efficient plant palate. Landscaping plans for the residential units show two front yard trees, shrubs, mounting, decorative decomposed granite and a very small amount of turf. An 18" gravel strip between the turf and curb is shown. A no turf option front yard plan is also provided. The project includes some lots with alley garage access. The plans show a five foot wide planter adjacent to the alley with a six foot high block wall at the inside of the planter to enclose the rear yard. Within this planter a small canopy tree is shown along with "enhanced" desert planting. Wall and Gate Designs: Exterior walls have a desert -white stucco color with a brick band and a terra cotta cap. The exterior walls will be designed in a linear layout, though pillars will be included at p:\stan\sdp\sdp 2005-842 tt 31732 alrc rpt2.doc Q L regular intervals. Wall heights in the submittal have been identified as being five feet. They may need to be raised to six feet and or be placed on a berm based on the noise study required for the project site. The entry gate on Monroe Street includes two 20' high towers flanking each side of the entrance. The southern tower features a clock. The towers will have a stucco finish and tile roof. The wooden entry gates are designed with see -through iron pickets and antiquated hinges and handles, and brick pilasters topped with light fixtures. Entry gates will be complimented with Italian Cypress and Fruitless Olive Trees. Interior walls are similar in design to the exterior walls but for the rear portion of interior residential lots, the wall will utilize a partial -view, split style with stucco on the lower portion and wrought iron fence on the upper portion of the wall. Combined Prado Del Sol: As previously noted, the applicants are proposing to combine the northern and southern halves of the Prado Del Sol development into one unified project. This involves the extension of Montcito Hills Avenue and Saint Francis Avenue into the adjacent tract, the removal of one entry gate at the southern portion of Monroe Street, and the redrawing of a number of lot lines. The general layout, including streets and open space, will remain essentially the same as before. To reflect the merger of the two projects, the clubhouses, landscaping, gates, and walls have been designed with the same styles, materials, and colors as one another. The landscaping palate, street layout, architectural plans, gates, and wall designs have all been designed by KB Home and RGA Landscape Architects as one unified project with two separate submittals. Analysis: Staff has analyzed both projects together and has not found any differences or incompatibilities with the dual submittals in regards to the architecture or landscaping. The proposed landscaping palate, wall and gate design, clubhouse, and recreational open space are appropriate and well designed. Unlike adjacent projects, Prado Del Sol does not have golf as its recreational focus. Though this project has been marketed as a "resort living" type development, there are a number of family -oriented features such as the basketball court and playgrounds. The clubhouse plans are well designed and will be compatible with the previously approved residential plans. However, Staff does recommend the clubhouse roof tile be a clay "S" the rather than a concrete tile to provide better compatibility with the architectural style. The landscaping is designed to be water -efficient and attractive with limited turf areas. The 18" front yard gravel strip shown between the turf and 0� p:\stan\sdp\sdp 2005-842 tt 31732 alrc rpt2.doc curb should be deleted with turf planted to the curb. Irrigation overspray and seepage should provide adequate irrigation for the turf next to the curb. Recommendation: Recommend approval of the architectural home plans and clubhouse plans for Site Development Permit 2005-845, subject to the following: 1 . The front yard gravel strip adjacent to the curb shall be deleted and replaced with turf with sprinkler heads maintained 18" from the curb. 2. The perimeter walls shall be raised to six feet, with effective height dependent on final detailed noise study based upon grading, wall and homes. 3. The clubhouse roof tile shall be a clay "S" tile. The tile to be approved by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of building permit for the clubhouse. Transmitted by: STAN SAWA Principal Planner Attachments: 1 . Location Map 2. Tract Map 3. Clubhouse plans 4. Landscaping plans P p:\stan\sdp\sdp 2005-842 tt 31732 alrc rpt2.doc ATTACHMENT #1 I VICINITY MA N.T.S. 0r5 1 Atv, &o ATTACHMENT #2 ....... �I _... . f�g ............... f F F ........ f F ------.--------------......... M Fes] F F F ....... ..-............... ........-- - i g r f 9 CASE MAP CASE No. SDP 2005-842 f� 'NORTH SCALE: 0: NTS � T 04 V S OF �9w DATE: CASE NO: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: BI #E ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE MARCH 1, 2006 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-855 DESERT ELITE, INC. I��i•�►[ili��K�l RGA, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC. CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR TWO PROTOTYPICAL RESIDENTIAL PLANS FOR USE IN TRACT 31202 (RANCHO SANTANA) SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MONROE STREET AND AVENUE 52 Tract 31202 (Rancho Santana) is a 201 residential lot project that was approved on June 10, 2003 (Attachment 1). Thirteen of the lots within this tract are each approximately %2 acre in size and are located in the southeast corner of the tract (The Estates at Rancho Santana). These larger lots are proposed to be developed specifically with the two proposed prototypical residences. Presently, other previously approved residences are being constructed by the applicant and Lennar Communities in other parts of the tract. Three floor plans ranging from 2,130 to 2,865 square feet were approved for Desert Elite with three floor plans ranging from 2,650 to 3,010 square feet approved for Lennar Communities. PROJECT PROPOSAL: The applicant has submitted prototypical plans for two additional residential plans (Attachment 2)• Each plan is designed with two front elevation treatments. The plans utilize Spanish or Mediterranean styles of architecture and vary in size from 3,553 to 4101 square feet. Each plan also includes the option of a detached casita in the front yard of 568 square feet. The plans identify all buildings to be one story with a maximum height of 19'-8". Exterior colors are earth tones with concrete "S" roof tile proposed. Stone veneer is used on portions of the facades on the type "B" plan. Decorative shutters, exterior P:\Reports - ALRC\2006\3-1-06\sdp 2006-855 alrc rpt.doc lights and metal accents are shown. Sectional garage doors have the appearance and color of wood, but will be constructed of an insulated urethane material. Material and color samples have been submitted and will be available at the meeting. The plans are similar to the previously approved residences (Attachment 3). Preliminary typical landscaping plans have been submitted for each of the four model plans. Typical front yard landscaping plans include three to four canopy trees, three small trees, shrubs, decomposed granite groundcover and a limited amount of turf. A unique feature of the lots proposed for these units is a 10' wide equestrian trail is proposed along the front of seven lots (lots 1, 67-72) and at the rear of the others (lots 61-66), although no horse stables are provided on -site. These trails will lead out to the trails along Avenue 52 and Monroe Street. ISSUES/ANALYSIS: The project as presented is designed well and complies with applicable zoning requirements. The plans are compatible with previously approved plans. A no turf option for the front yards should be provided. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2006- 855, subject to the following condition: 1 . A no turf front yard option shall be provided for all types of lots by deleting the small turf area in the front yard and adding appropriate low water use plants. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Plan exhibits 3. Samples of previously approved plans. Transmitted by: esaw 1, Stan Sawa, Principal Planner P:\Reports - ALRC\2006\3-1-06\sdp 2006-855 alrc rpt.doc C '�� El ATTACHMENT #1 AVENUE 48TH I b b w AVENUE 50TH z Lj 0 z 0 w z V) 0 AVENUE 52ND AVENUE 54TH VICINITY MAP N.T.S. d i R!i a v- A. A_ s ^* r �_(ly�.+R �we ��#�liJ;*Y%Aet'+'♦�$e>?a'i�ie� �\ ♦ 9�♦i• Y*�.�, y.. ,q-s"'' 'ic4s'�'.'�'+�1�ai+�.'y�, � w�ti�;.. 'kii1�`s.P.�„ ` y"';s'i•`! t �. sR..� Me , ai♦�t.. h. r.. az .r — 'Y1§.ai � d if] r n RANCHO b"'ANTANA