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A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
JUNE 7, 2006
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2006-020
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A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
IL PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for
public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your
comments to three minutes.
Ill. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 3, 2005.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-861
Applicant ................ Villa Sienna, L.L.C.
Location ................. Northwest corner of Avenue 58 and Madison
Street
ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE
Request .................. Consideration of architectural and landscaping
plans for five prototypical residential plans for
use in Tract 32225.
Action .................... Minute Motion 2006-
V1. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS:
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting of the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee will be
adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on July 5, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
1, 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 Regular Meeting of Wednesday, June 7, 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, June 2, 2006.
DATED: June 2, 2006
L;�BEWYER, Executive Secretary
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City of La Quinta, California
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DATE:
CASE NO:
APPLICANT:
ARCHITECT:
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
BACKGROUND:
ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
JUNE 7, 2006
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-861
VILLA SIENNA, L.L.C.
STEVEN DECHRISTOHER
TOM EDGEMONT, TBNC
CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
PLANS FOR FIVE PROTOTYPICAL RESIDENTIAL PLANS FOR USE
IN TRACT 32225
NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 58 AND MADISON STREET
This 8.08 acre property, with a total 28 residential lots, is located on the north side of
Avenue 58, west of Madison Street (Attachment 1). Tentative Tract 32225 was
approved for this property on October 19, 2004.
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Architectural Plans
The applicant has submitted prototypical plans for five residential model units
(Attachment 2). Five different floor plans are proposed and vary in size from 2,351 to
3,470 square feet. Four of the five elevations are a Spanish/Mediterranean architectural
style while the fifth style is Desert Contemporary. The elevations identify all buildings to
be one story and vary in height from 14'-8" to 18'-10" with chimneys and entry towers
as high 20'-8". Plan 1 is proposed to be built at the end of each of the cul-de-sacs. Plan
2 has an open courtyard on the side of the residence. Plans 4 and 5 have courtyards in
the front, with Plan 4 proposing an optional casita. All plans propose swimming pools
located in either the front or rear yards.
Proposed exterior plaster and trim colors are light to dark earth tones with red/brown
blends of concrete "S" roof tile. Elevation 4 has a contemporary pewter and grey tone
color option with color compatible flat concrete tile over the front entry element.
Elevations will utilize stone veneer wainscoting, decorative rosettes, and lantern style
lights.
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Garage doors are proposed to be sectional wood stained to match the units. Material
and color samples and color schemes have been submitted and will be available at the
meeting.
Landscape Plan
In conformance with staff comments, the Landscape Plan plant schedule has been
modified to reflect all trees being a minimum 24 inch box. The tree type has been
changed from Crape Myrtles to Marina Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) and St. Mary's
Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora). The plant schedule has also been modified to
reflect all shrubs being a minimum 5 gallon sized containers. The specific tree and shrub
call outs on the plans still need to be modified to reflect these changes; however, the
plant schedule is correct. Also, portions of the landscape plan identify hand written
notes from the applicant to identify changes that will be made in response to staff
comments.
Access to the project will be from Madison Street with vehicles having right -in, right -
out, and left —in movement. Median landscaping is proposed to be consistent with City
median planting, watering and site distance guidelines. The revised tree and shrub plant
schedule will be used for specific plant types and size call outs if the existing median
and its existing landscaping are required to be disturbed as a result of the final street and
median design.
The perimeter wall proposes use of two different materials emphasizing a more
simplified contemporary design. At the main entry gate, a 6-foot high stucco finished
block wall is proposed in sections with brown/red tone colors which transition in tone.
At the corner of Avenue 58 and Madison and at the main entry corners, the sectional
wall is staggered with four inch openings. Masonry slump block is proposed for the
remainder (majority) of the perimeter on Avenue 52 and Madison Street. Material for the
main vehicle and pedestrian entry gates are proposed to be stainless steel with view
through mesh; and in line with the gate are square metal poles in the landscape setback.
Proposed in the center median of the main entry gate is an "iconic" 14'-3" high entry
stuccoed monument topped with a copper ribbed roof. The entry monument is proposed
to have ornamental lighting and a water feature around a landscape planter. Two
additional landscape planters are proposed within the median. The driveway will be
constructed with tumbled and random paver stones to help define the entry. The larger
planter area consists of natural slab stone and flowers. The slab stone is proposed to be
used for a future monument sign; however, the proposed sign "Santerra" is not a part of
this application process.
Common area and perimeter landscaping and wall plans are also proposed. Perimeter
landscaping along Madison Street and a landscaped retention basin along Avenue 52
consists of 24 inch box Palo Verde, Marina, St. Mary, and Tipu Tress along with a
variety of desert shrubs and aggregate ground cover with no turf. The applicant is
proposing a natural soils condition for portions the bottom of the retention basin with a
decomposed granite walking trail and three exercise stations.
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Preliminary typical landscaping plans have been submitted for each of the five model
plans. Typical front yard landscaping plans include a minimum of three 24 inch box
trees, 5 gallon shrubs, and decomposed granite in the shrub beds with no turf. Plant
materials identified are low water users and typically used in the desert.
ISSUES:
The project as presented is designed well and complies with applicable zoning
requirements. Staff has the following concerns:
The use of Crape Myrtles as called out for each plant location has been
discouraged in residential settings because it is deciduous and suggests long
term maintenance issues; applicant has proposed to change the Crape Myrtle to
Marina and St. Mary trees as reflected in the plant schedule. Staff is requesting
ARLC to evaluate as staff is not familiar with these tree species.
The use of natural soils in the bottom of the retention basin presents a dust and
potential maintenance issue. Staff is recommending decomposed granite.
The stainless steel gates will be too reflective in the bright sun; staff suggests
the all stainless steel be bonderized or an alternate non-flextive material.
The proposed perimeter masonry slump block wall presents a long linear image
and needs to have visual relief; staff is recommending pilasters be added at
each property line and or at wall height changes occurring as a result of finished
grade changes on Madison Street and Avenue 58. Similar pilaster spacing
along Avenue 52 is needed along Madison Street.
Trees in the original landscape plans were identified as 15 gallon containers
which are not an adequate size. All tress in the parkway and retention area need
to be a minimum 24 inch box and 1.5 inch caliper size.
Ornamental lighting is proposed for the entry monument; staff is recommending
a Condition of Approval to provide a detail for staff review and approval for all
exterior light fixtures.
Adequate shrub massing and design for landscape parkway on Madison Street
and Avenue 52 to provide for a variety of heights and provide visual relief of the
perimeter wall massing.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of architectural and landscape plans
for Site Development Permit 2006-861, subject to the following conditions:
1 Delete all Crape Myrtle trees from plant palette and provide St. Mary's and Marina
trees as a substitute; modify all sheets of the landscape plan to reflect the
changes.
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2. Provide decomposed granite in place of the natural soils in the retention basin.
3. All stainless steel material used for the perimeter wall and gates shall be
bonderized.
4. All trees in the parkway and retention area shall be a minimum 24 inch box and
1.5 inch caliper; modify all sheets of the landscape plan to reflect the changes.
5. Provide a custom design or cut sheet detail for the all exterior light fixtures
including the entry tower feature. All exterior perimeter lighting shall be approved
by the Community Development Director.
6. The six foot perimeter wall height shall be measured from the finished grade of
the residential lots.
7. Final median design including landscaping shall be subject to the approval of the
Community Development Director and the Public Works Director.
8. A separate sign permit is required for the monument sign.
9. The copper roof on the entry monument shall be treated to speed up the patina
process.
10. The perimeter wall shall have pilasters installed at residential property lines or 100
foot maximum. Pilasters shall accommodate all wall height transitions.
11. Shrub massing along the perimeter parkways shall be reviewed by the
Architecture Landscape Review Committee and the amended final perimeter
landscaping plan shall be approved by the Community Development Director.
Transmitted by:
Fred Baker, AICP
Principal Planner
Attachments:
1 . Location Map
2. Plan Exhibits
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Attachment 1
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MINUTES
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A Regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
May 3, 2006 10:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee
was called to order at 10:05 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 Planners Stan
Sawa, Fred Baker and Wally Nesbit, Associate Planner Andrew
Mogensen, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
Ill. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Committee Member Smith asked that Page 2 be corrected. There being
no other corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members
Smith/Christopher to approve the minutes as corrected. Unanimously
approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Site Development Permit 2004-809, Amendment No. 1; a request of
Innovative Communities, Inc. for consideration of architectural and
landscaping plans for a revision to the existing approval for a
clubhouse facility, associated with Watermark Villas for the property
located at the northwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street.
Principal 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 Mr.
Brad Fornan who introduced the project architect and landscape
architect who gave a presentation on the project.
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2. Committee Member Christopher asked if the density had been
changed with this amendment. Staff stated no; the only
changes were to the clubhouse. Committee Member
Christopher asked why the cartbarn was eliminated. Mr. Fornan
stated the parking was reduced as it was originally open to the
public. Committee Member Christopher asked if the gym
facility would be capable of handling all the residents at
buildout. Mr. Fornan stated it was designed to accommodate
the membership. Committee Member Christopher asked how
many units would be built. Staff stated 250 units.
3. Committee Member Smith asked the purpose of the mulch. The
project landscape architect stated it was to be used where the
citrus trees are being used. The material would not be wood
chips but a DG or a gravel material. Committee Member Smith
said he had no objection to the plant list.
4. Committee Member Christopher asked if the trellis material
would be pressure treated glu-lam or non -wood material. Mr.
Fornan stated it would not be wood.
5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to
adopt Minute Motion 2006-016 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2004-809, Amendment No. 1, as
recommended and as amended:
a. Entrance trellis shall be pressure treated beams or non -
wood material.
b. The mulch material shall be DG or gravel
Unanimously approved.
B. Site Development Permit 2003-775; a request of Bill Sanchez, Jack
Tarr Development for consideration of architectural plans for retail
shops located south of Highway 111, west of Adams Street, within
Washington Park.
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 Bill Sanchez, who
gave a presentation on the project.
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2. Committee Member Christopher asked if the ALRC could make
a recommendation on the entire site. The building that is
closest to Adams Street, the utility access would abutt Adams
Street and does not have adequate landscaping. It is
aesthetically not pleasant. Mr. Sanchez stated they will be
increasing the landscaping within the next two weeks.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt also stated his concern about how
close the buildings are to the Adams Street. Discussion
followed regarding the plant material that would be used.
Committee Member Bobbitt stated the rear of the building needs
to be dressed up.
4. Committee Member Christopher asked that additional
landscaping be used between the office building and this
building. Staff stated they are required to add landscaping. Mr.
Sanchez noted some areas where popouts or trellis treatments
could be added.
5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Smith to
adopt Minute Motion 2006-017 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2006-859, as recommended and
amended:
a. Additional popout detail or trellis treatment shall be added
to the rear of the building.
Unanimously approved.
C. Site Development Permit 2006-859; a request of Michael J. Shovlin &
William Case, Project Manager for consideration of architectural and
conceptual landscaping plans for two retail shops and tenant storage
within the One Eleven La quitna Center for the property located at the
northwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson 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 Carl
Cox, architect, and William Casey, Director of Construction who
gave a presentation on the project.
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2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked the purpose of the building.
Mr. Cox explained and discussion followed regarding the
building layout.
3. Committee Member Christopher asked if the area between this
building and the Legacy Furniture building was large enough to
support landscaping. Staff discussed the width of the area
between the buildings and stated there was enough area to add
some landscaping.
4. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Smith to adopt
Minute Motion 2006-018 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2006-859, as recommended.
Unanimously approved.
D. Specific Plan 99-035, Amendment No. 1; a request of East of
Madison, LLC. for consideration of Avenue 52 perimeter wall plans
adjacent to the Reception Center/Guard House along Avenue 52 and
Meriwether Way, 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 Cynthia
Zamorez, Madison Club, and Scott Birdwell, Discovery Land
Co., who gave a presentation on the project.
2. Committee Member Christopher asked what material would be
used for the cap on the enhanced wall. Mr. Birdwell stated it
would be Masonry with an ornamental detail that turns back to
the wall.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked the color of wall. Ms.
Zamorez explained the detail and stated the color should be a
beige.
4. Committee Member Christopher suggested they use the foam
stick -on detail for the top of the "standard" wall. Mr. Birdwell
stated they intended to just do a rounded grouted finish instead
of a cap.
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5. Committee Member Bobbitt questioned the species of trees
proposed and discussion followed.
6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to
adopt Minute Motion 2006-016 recommending approval of
Specific Plan 99-035, Amendment No. 1, as recommended.
Unanimously approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None
Vill. ADJOURNMENT:
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 regular meeting to be held on June 7,
2006. This meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m. on May 3, 2006.
Respectfully submitted,
BETTY J. SAWYER
Executive Secretary
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