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2007 05 02 ALRCF`H OF Tti4'O ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California MAY 2, 2007 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2007-010 ,ye\��[�Z�7.1►1�.1 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 Approval of the Minutes of April 4, 2007. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ........................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-868 Applicant ................ REA La Quinta, LLC Location .................. North side of Highway 1 1 1, west of Jefferson Street, within the Jefferson Plaza Request .................. Consideration of architecture and landscaping plans for a 5,723 square foot freestanding building Action .................... Minute Motion 2007- ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL 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 May 23, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. 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 Regular Meeting of Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 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, April 27, 2007. DATED: April 27, 2007 Pam'.✓` l qBETT AWYER, Execu` five Secretary City of a Quinta, California G AW PDOCS\ALRC\Agenda.doc MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A Regularly Scheduled meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA April 4, 2007 10:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Planning Manager Les Johnson. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and Frank Christopher. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Bobbitt to excuse Committee Member Smith. Unanimously approved. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Les Johnson, Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen, Assistant Planners Jay Wuu, Yvonne Franco, and Eric Caja, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. II. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Smith to approve the Minutes of March 21, 2007 as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2007-872; a request of Trans West Housing for consideration of architecture and landscaping plans for proposed Landscape Lot "B" and Firenze Gate I Tentative Tract 34642 (Griffin Ranch). 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 Trans West representatives who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Christopher asked if any calculations had been done on the gate entrances in regard to turf usage and equestrian uses. Staff stated the turf being used is behind the o FILENAME \p G:\WPD0CS\ALRC\4-4-07.D0C0 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee April 4, 2007 decorative wall and not visible from the street. The turf has been reduced but serves a dual purpose as it will work in conjunction with the retention basin. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the amount of turf and stated his concern's concerns. Mr. Shepardson stated the turf area would be reduced, but they did have approval from CVWD. They will use desertscape on the upper level and turf on the lower level. Committee Member Bobbitt asked how the landscaping is reviewed by staff in regard to view obstructions. Staff explained the plants were reviewed by both the Community Development and Public Works Department in regard to view obstruction. Ms. Marty Butler asked if the Committee had discretion on the size of the lake. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he would concede to CVWD's approval. Ms. Butler explained the Bureau of Reclamation line that runs through the property and how it will feed the lake. Committee Member Bobbitt asked where the pump station would be. Ms. Butler stated it would be on the south end of the property and will be maintained. 4. Committee Member Christopher stated he too would concede to what CVWD approves. 5. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2007-005 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2007-872, as recommended. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2007-879; a request of The Foundation Group, LLC for consideration of architecture and landscaping plans for Pad Site "A" within the existing La Quinta Village Shopping Center (Plot Plan 1991-456) located on the northwest corner of Calle Tampico and Washington Street. Assistant Planner Eric Ceja presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his concern is that he is not familiar with the original plan for the center. The massing of the building is larger than the original intent of the center. Staff explained the original intent was to have people seen seating 0 FILENAME \p G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\4-4-07.D000 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee April 4, 2007 outside eating to draw them into the Village. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his concern is that now there will be a building sitting there after having the open space for so long. Staff stated it is recommended that the overall size be reduced. He distributed a letter from the applicant in regard to their desire to have the larger building. 3. Committee Member Christopher briefly stated this submittal is significantly better than before. The access side of the building faces City Hall and this is a negative impact. He recognizes this does happen in other areas and conditions have been placed to reduce the impact. We have discussed having recesses and steel grates with plants to hide these doors. This has been a problem with the Fire Department, but this is the biggest negative to the project. There needs to be a way to resolve this. Planning Manager Les Johnson stated the applicant has worked extensively with staff to design this building including the reduction of the building on the east end. Staff has been informed by the applicant that the CC&Rs of the Center restrict them from meeting staff's conditions. He went on to review the changes that had been worked out between staff and the applicant. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the only issue is the outdoor space and he would suggest staff work with the applicant to resolve this issue. The use of the space needs to be practical. He would suggest the hedge variety be changed. 5. Committee Member Christopher asked if they would be willing to allow a restriction to never have a restaurant on the eastern end. Mr. Dana MacKay stated they would have no objection, but they are restricted by the CC&R's which is the objection of Ralph's to not have a restaurant. Discussion followed regarding alternatives for the rear elevation. 6. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2007-006 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2007-879, as recommended. Unanimously approved o FILENAME \p G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\4-4-07.D000 3 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee April 4, 2007 C. Site Development Permit 2007-883; a request of East of Madison LLC for consideration of buildings, parking lot, tennis court, and landscaping plans for the Madison Club Clubhouse located on the southwest corner of Monroe Street and Avenue 52. 1. Assistant Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Jeff Prevost who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his concern is that the height of the building seems extremely high. Staff stated it is an unusual height, but their Specific Plan does allow this height. Committee Member Bobbitt questioned the date palm tree as they are having a lot of problems with this tree in the Valley. Mr. Jeff Prevost sated they are looking at the tree and have become aware of some of the problems with this tree. 3. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2007-007 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2007-883, as recommended. Unanimously approved D. Site Development Permit 2007-882; a request of Fancher Development Services, Inc. (Mimi's Cafe) for consideration of architecture and landscaping for a 7,724 square foot restaurant, in the Komar Desert Center located at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Depot Drive. 1. Assistant Planner Yvonne Franco presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Moni Dosanjh who gave a presentation on the project. He asked that Condition 1 regarding the electrical transformer, be amended to allow them flexibility if Imperial Irrigation District (IID) asks them to move it. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt suggested they give IID room to install their transformer by keeping their planting back as far as possible without changing the look. 3. Mr. Dosanjh also asked that the main entry to the building be retained as designed as they want the main entrance to stand 0 FILENAME \p G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\4-4-07.D000 4 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee April 4, 2007 out. Condition #4 regarding the dimension of the post on the outdoor seating area they are showing a four inch and staff is requesting a six inch. Their design team stated the four inch is consistent and it does help with the visibility. The last condition is that the screen wall on their service yard being extended. Their service yard does not stand out and is compatible with the remainder of the building and center. They do not understand the necessity to extend the wall. 4. Committee Member Christopher asked if staff was asking for the extension to keep a straight line with the existing plane. Planning Manager Les Johnson stated that in review of the revised drawings, staff thought it is a nice design and with the number of trips that go by this area, it would add to the look. In regard to the transformer, staff has no objection as long as staff has the option to be able to work with the applicant to screen it. In regard to the posts and their desire to go to a "New Orleans" style, staff recommends the posts be increased to the six inch post. The applicant has been very willing to work with staff in regard to the colors that are now consistent with the remainder of the Center. 5. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2007-008 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2007-882, as recommended and amended: a. Condition #1: the potential placement or change in location of the transformer box will be contingent upon the applicant resolving IID's location and if they can't change its location it shall be screened in some way. b. Condition #4: The extension to the service wall shall be angled as staff illustrated on the plan up to a maximum of ten feet. C. Condition #5: The posts on the outside seating area shall be six inches. Unanimously approved E. Site Development Permit 2007-881; a request of R. T. Hughes Co., LLC for consideration of architecture and preliminary landscaping plans for a 57 home project identified as "Malaga Estates" located at the southwest corner of Madison Street and Avenue 60. u FILENAME \p G:\WPD0CS\ALRC\4-4-07.D0C0 5 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee April 4, 2007 1. Planning Manager Les Johnson presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Mr. Hughes who gave a presentation on the project and stated they have worked very closely with Travertine Development and Andalusia to have their landscaping plan complement their projects. They have also worked with the adjoining projects to resolve the easement needed for the completion of Madison Street. The irrigation line that runs through the site will be moved as requested by CVWD. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the water usage with the amount of turf is a concern, but until the City revises its standards to be stricter than those of CVWD, he would recommend they use less turf. As the entrance is not at the corner, he would suggest moving the water feature closer to the corner. Mr. Hughes stated they hope to create a look similar to the Madison Club. They have given up lots to create a sense of open space areas. The applicant explained the elevation problem and how they can make the retention basin work. The applicant's engineer stated they wanted a retention basin with a lake appearance. Staff stated it was not to move the water feature to the corner but create a landscape feature at the corner that makes a statement. There is no design for either street which does make this difficult. In regard to the water feature it was also a question as to who would benefit from the lake as it is hidden back. This was their reason for recommending the reduction of the lake. The applicant stated that as you drive by you will be looking down into the lake. 3. Committee Member Christopher asked what the pad height was at the lake level. The applicant stated there is a slope, and from the pad to the upper water features is eight to ten feet. Committee Member Christopher asked if there will be a six foot privacy wall on the pads. The applicant stated no, it is a view fence. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt suggested they offer a no -turf option for the front landscaping for the homes. Mr. Hughes stated they have designed the lots to be in continuity with each other. 0 FILENAME \p G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\4-4-07.D000 6 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee April 4, 2007 5. Committee Member Christopher asked if they would have masonry division walls between the houses. The applicant stated yes and they have no objection to the pilasters on the street sides, but not on the berm side. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the roof tiles. The applicant stated they will be a mudded S-tile with hand trowelled exteriors. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his concern about the use of wood and the ability of the HOA to maintain it. The applicant reviewed the precautions they have in place to protect the look in their CC&Rs. 7. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Christopher to adopt Minute Motion 2007-009 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2007-881, as recommended and amended: a. Delete the Condition regarding the water feature at the corner and urge the developer reconsider the corner landscape feature for 200 feet each direction of the corner once the final street design has been completed. b. Condition added: A pilaster shall be added at the termination of the property lines and on Madison Street every 50 feet. Unanimously approved VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None f,•m�,tal19Jan&h1" There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/ to adjourn this Special Meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a Regular Meeting to be held on May 2, 2007. This meeting was adjourned at 12:04 a.m. on April 4, 2007. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER Executive Secretary 0 FILENAME \p GAWPD0CS\ALRC\4-4-07.D000 7 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: MAY 2, 2007 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-868 APPLICANT: REA LA QUINTA, LLC LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: CUMMINGS CURLEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A 5,723 SQUARE FOOT FREESTANDING BUILDING LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, WEST OF JEFFERSON STREET IN JEFFERSON PLAZA BACKGROUND: The project site is within Jefferson Plaza on the north side of Highway 111 (Attachment 1). This center has been constructed in phases by different developers and consists of IHOP and Home Depot to the east and Jack -in the -Box to the west. Immediately to the north is a 58,300 square foot building containing 990 Cents Only, Smart and Final, and other smaller shops recently constructed by the same developer as the current applicant. Vehicular access to the building is through existing parking lot improvements on the north side of the building. PROJECT PROPOSAL: Proposed is a 5,723 square foot freestanding building near Highway 111 between Jack -in -the -Box and IHOP (Attachment 2). The building is designed similar to the existing Smart and Final/990 Only shop structure to the north in the same center. Colors and materials will match the first phase construction. The building uses complementary colors on different building planes of the walls. Dark green awnings will be provided over most windows or recessed openings on all sides of the building. The flat roof structure is a maximum 22' high with one flat roof tower on the southwest corner of the building at 26' high. Also enclosed are pictures of the existing Smart and Final/99C only shop structure for reference (Attachment 3). PAREPORTS - ALRC\2007\5-2-07\SDP 2006-868 REA ALRC RPT.DOC The trash enclosure will be plastered and painted to match one of the building plaster colors and provided with a solid metal door. A preliminary landscaping plan has been submitted. This plan has been prepared by the Landscape Architect who prepared the Smart & Final/990 Only area plans and the same plants and design concept used in the adjacent phase to the north has been used. Although the Highway 1 1 1 parkway has been previously planted, it will need to be revised due to the requirement to provide a deceleration lane into the center and widening of the driveway into the center on the west end of the site. This will necessitate revisions to the existing landscaping improvements and monument sign. ISSUES: The architectural design of the building is compatible with the center construction to the north. Although the structure is flat -roofed, the building is provided with vertical and horizontal plane articulation, color variation and overhanging awnings and arcades. The building provides adequate articulation and shade protection over glass areas. The landscaping is compatible with the existing center, attractively designed and utilizes water efficient plants. The plan shows the use of Chilean Mesquites which the ALRC has been discouraging due to their tendency to blow over. They have been used in the portion of the center immediately to the north because they were previously approved and planted in the parking lot before their use was discouraged. The ALRC should determine whether they can continue to be used in this case or substituted. The monument sign will need to be relocated due to the widening of the driveway to align with the Costco driveway to the south. Should it be excessively damaged, it will need to be re -designed and approved by the Community Development Director. Due to its location and perimeter planting, the sign may be partially obstructed for traffic traveling west on Highway 111. RECOMMENDATION: That the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2006-868, subject to the following Conditions of Approval: Final landscaping and irrigation plans land precise grading plans relevant to landscape areas) shall be prepared by a licensed landscape professional and shall be reviewed by the ALRC and approved by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of the first building permit. An application for Final Landscape Plan Check shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for final landscape plan review. Said plans shall include all landscaping associated with this project, including perimeter landscaping, and be in compliance with Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of the Municipal Code. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the P:\REPORTS - ALRC\2007\5-2-07\SDP 2006-868 REA ALRC RPT.DOC Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner prior to submittal of the final plans to the Community Development Department. NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the Community Development Director. 2. Bollard lighting shall be provided along the Highway 111 meandering sidewalk per City specifications and requirements. Plan for fixtures and lighting shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of building permit. 3. If the existing monument sign is damaged to the extent that the repair costs is 50% or more of its value, said sign shall be re -designed with the new design approved by the Community Development Director. 4. A vine shall be provided on the west side of the trash enclosure. 5. Provide substitute plant for Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) on each side of building. Plant requires full sun. 6. Shrubs on north side of building shall have open branching characteristics and maximum 3' height to ensure traffic visibility. Attachments: 1. Location map 2. Architectural and landscaping plans 3. Photographs of existing buildings Prepared by: 4 aaw-k Stan Sawa, Principal Planner P:\REPORTS - ALRC\2007\5-2-07\SDP 2006-868 REA ALRC RPT.DOC ATTACHMENT 1 CASE MAP CASE No. SDP 2003-033 SCALE: REA LA QU'�NTA NTS ATTACHMENT 3 0 :L� Fi f, '.i