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2007 06 06 ALRCa, QdArC4V 64:� ter- AM OF T� 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 JUNE 6, 2007 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2007-012 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 hearings. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. Ill. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: Approval of the Minutes of May 23, 2007. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ........................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-886 Applicant ................ LDD SilverRock LLC Location .................. Avenue 52 and SilverRock Way Request .................. Consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a ± 14-acre Boutique Hotel site consisting of a ±25,000 square foot parking structure, 29 hotel buildings with 200 units and 259 keys, meeting facility, restaurant, and resort spa. Action .................... Minute Motion 2007- ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE B. Item ........................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-887 Applicant ................ Eisenhower Medical Center Location .................. Southeast of the intersection of Washington Street and Seeley Drive Request .................. Consideration of development plans for an 85,655 square foot three story medical building (Phase I) Action .................... Minute Motion 2007- C. Item ........................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-862 Applicant ................ Highland La Quinta, LLC Location .................. North side of Highway 1 1 1, between Jefferson Street and Dune Palms Road within the Dunes Business Park Request .................. Consideration of final landscaping plans for three commercial buildings in Phase 2 Action .................... Minute Motion 2007- D. Item ........................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-885 Applicant ................ La Quinta Country Club Location .................. Northeast corner of Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50 within the La Quinta Country Club. Request .................. Consideration of architectural and landscape plans for a new clubhouse, cart barn, and maintenance building; the relocation of the tennis courts and parking lot; and redesign of the driving range. Action .................... Minute Motion 2007- VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: VIII. ADJOURNMENT This meeting of the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee will be adjourned to ai Regular Meeting to be held on July 5, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. G:\WPDOCS\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 Regular Meeting of Wednesday, June 6, 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, June 1, 2007. DATED: June 1, 2007 BET S R, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California G AW PDOCS\ALRC\Agenda.doc MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A Special meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA May 23, 2007 10:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER A. This special 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, Frank Christopher, and Tracy Smith. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Les Johnson, Assistant Planner Jay Wuu, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Christopher to approve the minutes of May 2, 2007 as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2006-857; a request of Coachella Valley Housing Coalition for consideration of building and landscaping plans for the Dune Palms Neighborhood Community Center located at the northwest corner of Dune Palms Road and Avenue 48. 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 Martin Brunner, and Ron Gregory, of Ron Gregory Landscape Architects, who gave a presentation on the project. Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 23, 2007 2. Committee Member Christopher asked what materials would be used for the awning. Mr. Brunner stated there were two types of materials. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the Tipawana tree. Mr. Gregory stated they had no objection to changing the tree type. Committee Member Bobbitt suggested the trees be switched around. He also asked about the low -voltage lighting and whether the cables would be installed deep enough to keep them from being cut during maintenance. It is best to run them on the perimeter along the hard surfaces, in conduit, or at least 12 inches down. Another suggestion wouldi be to run the control wires at the same time the trenches are being dug. 4. Committee Member Smith stated it would probably depend on how many are being installed. He would recommend that well lights be used to alleviate these problems. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt suggested that if they use the well lights that they have the formed concrete casing to protect them. 6. Committee Member Smith asked why the lawn area did not have shade trees. Mr. Martin stated the play area had not been defined yet. Committee Member Smith asked that the covered patio have commercial grade misters and four or five shade trees. Take the yellow oleander poisonous trees off the list. 7. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher to adopt Minute Motion 2,007-011 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2.006-857, as recommended by staff and amended as follows: a. Yellow oleander tree replaced. b. A misting system shall be added to the patio. C. A modified well light fixture be submitted for staff approval. Unanimously approved VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 23, 2007 A. Committee Member Christopher thanked everyone for the time he has served on this Committee as this may be his last meeting. He will be living in Wyoming four months of the year and is not certain he will be able to continue to serve based on his residency. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Christopher to adjourn this meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a Regular Meeting to be held on June 6, 2007. This meeting was adjourned at 10:26 a.m. on May 23, 2007. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER Executive Secretary IF A, / T O O F wua.um a�� S CF'b OF'LF(�''9�w ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: JUNE 6, 2007 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-886 APPLICANT: LDD SILVERROCK LLC ARCHITECT: Ol_ ARCHITECTS, INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: GMA INTERNATIONAL REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A ± 14-ACRE BOUTIQUE HOTEL (200 UNITS AND 2,59 KEYS) CONSISTING OF A ± 25,000 SQUARE FOOT PARKING STRUCTURE AND 29 CONDOMINIUM HOTEL UNIT BUILDINGS WITH A MEETING FACILITY, RESTAURANT, AND RESORT SPA LOCATION: AVENUE 52 AND SILVERROCK WAY BACKGROUND The City of La Quinta Redevelopment Agency acquired the current SilverRock Resort site in 2002, with the primary objectives of providing public recreation opportunities with the development: of two public golf courses, and facilitating the development of a resort and associated commercial uses that would generate a recurring revenue source for the City (Attachment 1, Sheet 2.01). The previously -approved SilverRock Resort Specific Plan divides the project into eight different Planning Areas. This Site Development Permit application for the boutique condominium hotel is located within Planning Area 3, and will be the first "resort hotel" portion of the project to be developed. The first two phases of the development, the Arnold Palmer Classic Course and the historic Ahmanson House temporary clubhouse, have been in operation since 2005. Future phases of the project will include a permanent clubhouse facility, a signature four -star resort hotel, a mixed -use resort retail village, a second boutique hotel with casitas, and a community park. PROJECT OVERVIEW The approximately 13.79 acre boutique hotel site consists of a dog -bone shaped arrangement of 29 hotel buildings, a sunken two-story parking structure, a resort spa, and three swimming pool facilities (Attachment 1, Sheet 2.02). The site, constructed with a contemporary Mexican architectural theme, maximizes outdoor living space with gardens, trellises, fireplaces, and water features. The project is surrounded by holes No. 2, 3, and 7 of the existing Arnold Palmer Classic Course. The site will be surrounded by a series of meandering low walls used for screening, and desert landscaping designed to seamlessly integrate with the existing golf course. Located at the southeastern corner of the project site is the proposed three-story "Main House," which includes the reception desk, restaurant, bar, and meeting center, and has been designed to give the appearance of multiple buildings. The focus of the Main House will be the promenade, a wide deck with outdoor dining and terraces overlooking the adjacent lake. The Main House will serve as the dining, entertainment, and administrative center of the boutique hotel facility. Adjacent to the Main House will be a two-story, ± 1 1,91 1 square foot Spa Building, which will orient towards an outdoor court with swimming pools. The Spa Building will consist of the fitness center, day spa, locker rooms, and pool cabanas. An outdoor event lawn, located above the lower level meeting rooms, will connect the Spa Building with the Main House. The remainder of the project site will consist of the Presidential and Hospitality Villas containing the more exclusive hotel units, the Spa Village, a cluster of buildings containing spa -oriented hotel units, twenty two-story hotel unit buildings, the Pool Pavilion, which overlooks the family pool area near the north end of the project site, a partially -sunken parking structure, and numerous small accessory buildings for housekeeping and maiintenance purposes. The entire project site will be interconnected by a trellised pedestrian pathway or paseo weaving around the individual hotel unit buildings and passing through courtyards and small outdoor gathering spaces. The driving aisle and covered parking will be primarily screened from the individual hotel unit buildings by a smooth stucco wall designed with nooks, alcoves, and occasional lattice windows. Covered parking spaces are proposed to be covered with either a solid canopy or with a trellis. Building height limits and the total number of condominium hotel units and keys are all in compliance with the approved specific plan. Main House: As the focal point of the boutique hotel, the approximately 35,600 square foot Main House will serve as the: administrative, entertainment, and activity center of the facility (Attachment 1, Sheet 4.01 — 4.07). The contemporary Mexican architectural style sets the theme of the entire project site, featuring substantial use of natural wood, stone accents, and earth -tone yellow walls with a smooth plaster finish. Window sizes, designs, and placement will vary widely from a traditional style with heavy -timber natural wood lintels supported by center posts, to more contemporary styled wood - framed glass doors. The Main House has been designed to take advantage of slope, giving the impression of a smaller and more modest one and two-story building from the interior entry at the arrival court, but presenting a much grander scale from the lakeside promenade. The height of the Main House, measured from the arrival court entry, is proposed to be approximately 29 feet in height. When viewed from the lakeside boardwalk, the Main House is proposed to be approximately 40 feet in height. The highest point of the building will be a small) bell tower located adjacent to the arrival court, and is proposed to be 39 feet in height, measured from the arrival court's main entry (Attachment 1, Sheet 4.05). All three levels of the Main House will consist of outdoor spaces, wooden decks, fire pits, and balconies built out onto the lake. The entire architecture of the Main House has been designed to maximize usage of outdoor space. Presidential Villa and Hospitality Villa: Adjacent to the Main House are the two-story Presidential and Hospitality Villas, which are the premium hotel units for the project (Attachment 1, Sheet 4.01 — 4.07). These villas are designed to .seamlessly appear from the outside as if they were a part of the Main House and will share identical contemporary Mexican design details as the Main House. The Presidential Villa will be approximately 5,600 square feet and the Hospitality Villa will be approximately 5,000 square feet. Each unit contains living and dining rooms, multiple lock -off bedroom and bathrooms, and private trellised patios and balconies overlooking the lake. Access to a pool/spa, plunge pool, and an outdoor shower garden is also included. Spa Building: Also adjacent to the Main House is the two story, ± 11,911 square foot Spa Building and a gated and screened receiving area connected to the Main House via the lower level (Attachment 1, Sheet 4.02 — 4.07). The entry to the Spa Building consists of a square spa arrivals court with a fountain at the center. This square arrivals court will not be used by hotel patrons, who will primarily access the facility via the pedestrian walkways adjacent to the event lawn or via the pool area. The Spa Building will consist of the same contemporary Mexican architectural details as the Main Building, but will instead focus inward on private spa courtyards and outdoor spaces. The rear of the facility will feature a partial courtyard surrounded by semi -private cabanas facing various pools. Spa Village: Adjacent to the Spa Building will be the Spa Village, consisting of a cluster of four buildings containing spa -oriented hotel units (Attachment 1, Sheet 4.08 - 4.1 1 ). Three of the four buildings are proposed to be two stories in height, and one is proposed to be three stories in height at approximately 39'-6". The buildings range in size from approximately 6,500 square feet to 21,300 square feet. The Spa Village buildings include three different unit types. The Hotel Studio unit consists of a bedroom, bathroom, and an outdoor patio. The Spa Studio unit consists of a larger bathroom, bedroom, foyer, and outdoor patio. The Spa Suite unit includes two bathrooms, a larger bedroom/foyer area, two patios, and an additional treatment room. All of the Spa Village buildings will reflect the project's contemporary Mexican architecture and consiist of a flat -roof, earth -tone plaster complimented by individual trellis -covered balconies, varied roof lines, real wood doors, and roofline accent timbers. Hotel Units: The remaining condominium hotel units on the Boutique Hotel site are located within the twenty buildings situated along the main circulation drive (Attachment 1, Sheet 4.12 - 4.18). The two-story hotel buildings consist of four distinct building types with varying unit configurations, and an architectural style consistent with the rest of the project. Each of the hotel units generally consists of kitchen and dining facilities, living room area, and a varying number of bedrooms, some with condominium -hotel lock -off units. Patios and covered terraces provide outdoor living space for each unit. The hotel units at the north end of the Boutique Hotel site will surround the family pool area. The family pool will feature three different pools, an artificial beach, snack bar, semi -private cabanas, and trellis -covered chaise lounges placed within the main pool. Accessory buildings for housekeeping, mechanical equipment, and restrooms will match the contemporary Mexican architecture. Landscaping around the family pool will be consistent with the remainder of the hotel and have a functional use for turf. Parking: To accommodate parking, the applicant is proposing to construct a two-story, 350- space, partially -sunken parking structure. The upper level of the parking structure will be even with the hotel arrival court, while the lower level will be partially sunken into the hillside adjacent to the golf course. The parking structure will be utilized for valet parking and has been designed with tandem spaces (double-parked) along the east side (facing the golf course) to maximize vehicle capacity. Each level of the parking structure will be approximately 25,543 square feet. The east side of the parking structure will face hole #2 of the existing golf course and Silver Rock Way. The exterior facade of the parking structure will be stucco painted an earth tone color to match the surrounding landscaping. The upper level facade will be the most visible, providing 3.5 feet of vehicle screening. The parking structure will be constructed as far below the existing.grade as possible, resulting in approximately 8 feet of visibility above the proposed berm. The applicants have proposed screening this remaining eight feet with landscaping integrated into the golf course. This berm could be increased but would involve off -site grading which would impact the golf course. The applicants have stated that they are currently working on additional screening possibilities for the parking structure. Landscaping: The overall landscape design throughout the Boutique Hotel site is designed to complement the theme and character of the contemporary Mexican architectural style of the various hotel buildings (Attachment 1, Sheet 8.01 — 8.06). Plant material consists of a combination of desert -native plants that have previously been incorporated into the SilverRock Resort environment. Most utilized around the hotel site are numerous trees and a variety of dense hedges and shrubs, with minimal use of turf. The environmentally -conscious plant material palette proposed for the hotel site is characterized by low water use and minimal -maintenance plants, which further conserves resources. The hotel site has been separated into several zones with specific landscape concepts and distinct plant palettes. The Entry Drive Zone focuses on the entry monument and utilizes large canopy trees lining the entry drive leading to the auto court, supplemented with an abundance of various shrubs and ground cover. The Auto Court Zone features a large signature canopy tree as a central focus with perimeter landscaping that may include accent plants with a desert garden theme. The Golf Course Interface Zone includes the area of transition from the existing golf course to the Boutique Hotel site. The landscaping concept in this zone is to blend desert plant material used on the course with the new development. Hotel buildings and parking areas will be buffered with screening plants and strategically -placed trees and palms. Pool Zone landscaping consists of plant materials that are more tropical in nature, while providing adequate shade and a pedestrian friendly atmosphere. ANALYSIS Staff finds that the overall architectural style and design of the proposed SilverRock Boutique Hotel to be very well designed. Staff has no design issues with the proposed hotel buildings, parking structure, and landscaping palette, as they are appropriate and well -designed. The contemporary Mexican architecture and layout of the Boutique Hotel site is compatible with the development guidelines given in the approved Specific Plan for the SilverRock Resort. The layout of the project site harmoniously merges a pedestrian -friendly resort spa with an existing golf course, while maintaining an adequate separation of vehicular and pedestrian circulation throughout the site by means of the walled paseo. In general, the landscape palette presented is acceptable. The proposed species of plants provide diversity, while having the characteristics of being low water users. Canopy and accent trees are fully utilized in complementing the architecture and layout of the hotel site. In general, the thorough use of shrubs and groundcover effectively screens maintenance facilities, parking areas, and other project aspects. Additionally, the strategic placement and minimal use of outdoor landscape lighting results in a safe and secure environment, while having a minimal negative visual impact on the surrounding areas. Staff is recommending, however, that the applicant provide additional information regarding architectural treatments, screen walls, and/or extensive landscaping and screening features along the north and east -facing elevations of the parking structure. When entering the SilverRock Resort site from Avenue 52, one of the most prominent structures seen from SilverRock Way will be the parking structure. Staff also recommends that the applicant replace the Chilean Mesquite tree with another canopy tree on the landscape palette, as ALRC has discouraged the use of the Chilean Mesquite tree due to its shallow root system combined with rapid growth, thorns, and maintenance issues. The applicants have not submitted elevations or floor plans for hotel units "E," "F," and "G" in the submitted plans. Due to the similarity these units will have with the other hotel unit structures, staff has recommended a condition of approval mandating materials and design consistency with the other buildings. Additionally, perimeter screening wall and parking canopy details have not been submitted. Staff recommends that the applicant provide these details/exhibits with the final landscaping plans, which are subject to Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee and Community Development Director approval. Finally, sheets 8.07, 6.08, and 8.09 identify three different conceptual main entry design alternatives. The applicants have not indicated which of these alternatives are preferred or intended and staff has no preferences or recommendations for any one design over another. Staff recommends the ALRC review each of these entry alternatives and provide a recommendation. The final design will be subject to final approval during the review of the final landscaping plans by the ALRC. RECOMMENDATION That the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2006-886, subject to the following Conditions of Approval: Final landscaping and irrigation plans (and 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 Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner prior to submittal of the final plans to the Community Development Department. 2. The applicant shall provide additional information regarding architectural treatments, (landscaping, and/or screening features along the north and east - facing elevations of the parking structure. Final designs of these treatments are subject to the Community Development Director's approval. 3. The applicant shall replace the Chilean Mesquite tree with another similar canopy tree on the landscaping plant palette. 4. Details regarding perimeter low screen walls shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval by the Community Development Director. The design shall be consistent with the remainder of the project. 5. The design, materials, and colors of the covered parking canopies shall be consistent with the approved units and perimeter screening. Final designs for the covered parking canopies shall be approved by the Community Development Director. 6. The landscaping and site plans shall be revised to provide pedestrian access from the main entry to the arrivals court. 7. Architecture, materials, and colors for hotel unit buildings "E," "F," and "G" shall be consistent with the rest of the project. 8. The selected resort entry design alternative (Sheet 8.07, 8.08, and 8.09) shall be identified in the final landscaping plans provided for review by the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee and shall be approved by the Community Development Director. Prepared by: Attachments: 1 . SilverRock Resort Boutique Hotel SDP (booklet) �CFN OF ik�9�s ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: JUNE: 6, 2007 CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-887 APPLICANT: EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER (ALI TOURKAMAN) REQUEST: REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR AN 85,655 SQUARE FOOT THREE STORY MEDICAL BUILDING (PHASE 1) LOCATION: SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON STREET AND SEEL.EY DRIVE BACKGROUND: The project site is within Specific Plan 2001-055, Amendment #2 area (Attachment 1). The specific plan area extends east to the existing single-family residences, north to Miles Avenue, west to Washington Street and south to the Whitewater Storm Channel. The balance of the specific plan property will be developed with two restaurants to the northwest, casitas units to the northeast and residential uses to the east. A Homewood Suites hotel and adjacent residential villas are nearing completion to the north across Seeley Drive. The 14.5 acre project site is located at the southeast corner of Washington Street and Seeley Drive immediately north of and adjacent to the Whitewater Storm Channel. The project site has been rough graded to its approximate finish grade. The site sits approximately 18' higher than Washington Street at the north end of the adjacent bridge. For comparison, the hotels pad elevation is approximately 9' higher and the closest Desert Villas next to the hotel are approximately 3'-5' higher than the project site pad elevation. PROJECT PROPOSAL: General: The architectural and landscaping plans for a three-story 85,655 square foot medical building have been submitted (Attachment 2). This building is Phase 1 of the medical PAReports - ALRC\2007\6-6-07\sdp 2007-887 eisenhower alrc rpt.doc project that is approved for up to 195,000 square feet of floor space on the 14.5 acre site. A one-half acre CVWD well site is proposed adjacent to the Whitewater Storm Channel just southeast of the proposed building. The building is located southeast of the intersection of Washington Street and Seeley Drive, which is a new road between Washington Street and Miles Avenue. This Phase 1 building is proposed approximately 230' from Washington Street, 725' from the existing residences to the east and 425' from the Desert Villas to the north. The buildings main entrance is oriented to the northeast with parking areas located to the north, west and south. Two vehicular access points are provided to Seeley Drive, the westerly of which leads to the main building entry. A delivery and outdoor mechanical area will be located at the northeast corner of the building. An urgent care facility will have access from the exterior of the building as well as through the building lobby. Architecture: The proposed building is of a desert contemporary design, utilizing a flat roof. Two shades of earth tone plaster, tan terra cotta tile some painted metal, and several aluminum metal wall panels with a flat light grey finish are proposed for the building exterior. These panels are used on all sides of the building as panels or window overhang. Over the front door entry and circular vehicle drop off area a partially open, baste ofether supports for structure st structure insthe drop olffwarea. feature Aproposed frefom fabric100, tall flagpole the s proposed adjacent to the entry. While most of the building is three stories, there is some stair stepping of floors to reduce the full impact of the building height. The maximum building height is 45', as permitted by the specific plan, although most of the roof is at 42'. Nearly all windows and doors will be shaded by either overhangs, stationary tent fabric window shades at the top or side of the window, or aluminum metal panel window covers along the top of the windows. Contemporary designed carport structures will be provided over a number of the spaces. The carports will be painted metal and use solid standing seam roofing. Building business identification signage will consist of signs on the north, south and west sides of the building. A monument sign is shown at the main westerly entry on Seeley Drive. They also are allowed to have identification on the Centre Pointe monument sign at the southeast corner of Washington Street and Seeley Drive. All other building signs will be approved as a part of a separate sign program submittal. P:\Reports - ALRC\2007\6-6-07\sdp 2007-887 eisenhower alrc rpt.doc Landscaping: As a part of Phase 1„ an extensive landscaped setback, a minimum 80' in depth, will be provided adjacent to Seeley Drive. Future phase(s) may require some of this landscaping area to be converted to parking. Near the main entrance a fairly large planter area will be provided, including a circular seat wall with a small amount of turf. Adjacent to the northeast corner of the building, a small outside seating area with a small reflection pond, playground area and putting green with artificial turf will be provided. Landscape areas will be planted with low water use and desert plants. Shrub and tree areas will receive a gravel topping with some cobble size stone and boulders used for accent. Mexican Fan Palms will be used to frame the westerly driveway entry from Seeley Drive and adjacent to the south side of the building. Parking lot areas are shown with linear planters and planted with shrubs and trees for shading and to reduce the harshness of the parking lot. ANALYSIS - The desert contemporary design of the building is compatible with other similar structures constructed in the City during recent years. The desert contemporary design, while different from the adjacent hotel and casitas', is compatible with the project area. The proposed color and material scheme will provide horizontal as well as vertical breakup of the buildings mass and bulk. The flagpole height is limited to the building height maximum, which for this project is 45'. The landscape design uses water -efficient plants and is designed to create an attractive design. Parking spaces are provided with trees to shade parking and create a lush appearance. The large landscaped setback adjacent to Seeley Drive provides an attractive entry statement for the project. It is possible that for future phases some of this area will need to be converted to a parking lot. While the large landscape area will be an attractive visual asset, Staff feels a meandering walkway with benches would increase its usability and provide visitors a place to relax during visits to the facility. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2007-887, subject to the following conditions: A meandering walkway with benches shall be provided within the landscape area adjacent to Seeley Drive, between the driveways. The walkway shall provide logical connections to -the building as well as Seeley Drive. P:\Reports - ALRC\2007\6-6-07\sdp 2007-887 eisenhower alrc rpt.doc 2. Final landscaping and irrigation plans (and 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 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. 3. Signs shall be approved as part of a sign program under a separate submittal. 4. The flagpole height shall not exceed 45'. Attachments: 1 . Location Map 2. Plan exhibits Prepared by: ✓�(�1M� SG/1/iJZ� Stan Sawa, Principal Planner PAReports - ALRC\2007\6-6-07\sdp 2007-887 eisenhower alrc rpt.doc ATTACHMENT 1 s � . i i MILES AVENUE av*.; _ Y �� as a2 O '' TOURIST .' U• TOURIST COMM. COMMERCIAL s TOURIST PARK a `1 COMMERCIAL 2 TOURIST comm j It\ �- j MEDIUM�To DENSITY ttq '�'•lil��,• •��9� `� OFFICE RESIDENTIAL WELL „ rr SITE n s n t OP'f=ICE c: w . ' rb .. `4` i a a .I,OFi��• . _ r. .� °'�•f r' . _ t.h 4 °r1: ti�_l ! N.T.S. The Centre Pointe Project Specific i=ian Exhibit City of La Ouinta A / T 4 Qum& Lc Faw o c� Z S CF`M OF Tt�'9w BI #C ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: JUNE 6, 2007 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-862 APPLICANT: HIGHLAND LA QUINTA, LLC ARCHITECT: KKE ARCHITECTS (MARK GILES) LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: C:UMMINGS CURLEY AND ASSOCCIATES, LLC REQUEST: REVIEW OF FINAL LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THREE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN PHASE 2 OF THE DUNES BUSINESS PARK LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, BETWEEN JEFFERSON STREET AND DUNE PALMS ROAD IN THE DUNES BUSINESS PARK BACKGROUND: The total project site is approximately 6.38 acres and located west of the shopping center that houses Smart and Final, 99 Cents Only Store, and other retail users (Attachment 1). The first phase (SDP 2005-553) of the project was approved in June, 2005 with 36,000 square feet of floor space in one inline structure near the north property line. Construction of the first phase is nearing completion. Phase 2 (SDP 2006-862) which consist of three freestanding buildings near Highway 111 was approved by the Planning Commission on August 8, 2006. Phase 2 has not yet begun, but is anticipated to start shortly. SDP 2006-962 condition of approval #53 (Attachment #2) requires that the final irrigation and planting plans be reviewed by the ALRC and approved by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of the first building permit. Several revisions to the plans are required by condition of approval #54. P:\Reports - ALRC\2007\6-6-07\sdp 2006-862 highland Iq alrc rptIdoc Condition of approval #53 also required that the drive-thru lane screening for buildings 1 and 2 (the two westerly buildings) be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to ALRC review. The Planning Commission at it's of meeting of May 22, 2007, approved the screening, subject to the following conditions: 1 . The north end of the screen wall along the west driveway shall step down to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 2. The screen walll along the west driveway shall be installed in a manner that will allow the planting of the trees shown on the on -site landscaping plan to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 3. Cercidium floriclum (Blue Palo Verde) trees shall be used in place of the Cercidium praecox AZT ("AZT" Sonoran Palo Verde). PROJECT PROPOSAL: The final irrigation and planting plans have been submitted for phase 2 of the project, which consists of three buildings on approximately 2.7 acres abutting Highway 111 (Attachment 3). Although perimeter planting plans for the area adjacent to Highway 111 were approved with the Phase 1 construction, revised perimeter irrigation and planting plans have been submitted because they have been revised to comply with the drive-thru lane screening requirements. The submitted plans substantially comply with the approved preliminary r plans. Revisions have been made to address the requirements of the preliminary appal ISSUES: The drive-thru lane screening provisions have been accepted by the Planning Commission subject: to three conditions. These will need to be incorporated into the final plans. The final plans submitted are acceptable and comply with the conditions of approval for the Site: Development Permit. The final Community Development Director approval will be granted after the above revisions are made and the plans are approved by the Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner. RECOMMENDATION: That the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee recommend to the Community Development Director approval of final irrigation and planting plans for Site Development Permlit 2006-862, subject to the following Conditions of Approval: 1 . Prior to approval of plans by the Community Development Director, the final irrigation and planting plans shall be revised as follows: PAReports - ALRC\2007\6-6-07\sdp 2006-862 highland Iq alrc rpt3.doc A. The north end of the screen wall along the west driveway shall step down to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. B. The screen wall along the west driveway shall be designed and installed in a manner that will allow the planting of the trees shown on the on -site landscaping plan to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. C. Cercidium floridum (Blue Palo Verde) trees shall be used in place of the Cercidium praecox AZT ("AZT" Sonoran Palo Verde). D. The final plans shall be approved by the Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to approval of plans by the Community Development Director. Transmitted by: Stan Sawa, Principal Planner Attachments: 1 . Location map 2. Excerpt from SDP 2006-862 Conditions of Approval 3. Landscaping plans PAReports - ALRC\2007\6-6-07\sdp 2006-862 highland Iq alrc rptIdoc 04 o� V j S �FM OF ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: JUNE 6, 2007 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-885 APPLICANT: LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB ARCHITECT: LEE & SAKAHARA ARCHITECTS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: RGA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC. REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF PLANS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW CLUBHOUSE, CART BARN, AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING, THE RELOCATION OF LIGHTED TENNIS COURTS AND PARKING LOT, AND THE REDESIGN OF THE DRIVING RANGE, FOR THE LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF EISENHOWER DRIVE & AVENUE 50 BACKGROUND The La Quinta Country Club, bounded by Eisenhower Drive on the north and west, Washington Street on the east, and Avenue 50 on the south, was established in 1959 as a private golf club (Attachment 1, Sheet 5). The original clubhouse site, located on the northeast corner of Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50, suffered significant foundation and structural damage during a 2005 earthquake. The City of La Quinta subsequently condemned the building, and declared the site unsafe. The clubhouse has since been demolished and replaced by a temporary facility. PROJECT REQUEST Overview: For this meeting, the applicant is requesting consideration of the structure, design, and associated landscaping plans for the new permanent clubhouse, cart barn, and maintenance building, the relocation of the tennis courts and parking lot facilities, as well as the redesign of the driving range. The clubhouse is proposed to be located at the site of the previous clubhouse, approximately 225 feet from the nearest residential property line to the north and 135 feet from the Eisenhower Drive clubhouse property line to the west. Residential developments are also located adjacent to the driving range to the east (LQ Country Club), across Avenue 50 to the south (Haciendas), and across Eisenhower Drive to the west (LQ Resort). Access to the clubhouse is off of Avenue 50 to the south, with a main entry drive leading from the main gates to the clubhouse courtyard. The cart barn is proposed to be located north of the clubhouse, approximately 47 feet from the nearest residential property line, and the: maintenance building will be on the southwest corner of the project site, at the corner of Avenue 50 and Eisenhower Drive. The redesigned driving range will remain to the east of the main entry drive, and the tennis courts are proposed to be relocated east of the entry drive, near the main entrance. The existing concrete masonry walls at northern, eastern, and western perimeters of the clubhouse site, which vary in height from 6' to 8'-4" in height, are proposed to remain. The southern perimeter wall is proposed to be replaced with a new masonry wall consistent with the existing wall, and located on top of an earthen berm. Landscaping conditions will remain, with additional landscaping proposed along Avenue 50. The construction of the clubhouse site has been divided into two phases; Phase One includes the construction of the clubhouse, cart barn, maintenance building, and parking lot, and the redesign of the driving range, while Phase Two consists of the clubhouse ballroom, and the relocation of the tennis courts. The applicant has also submitted a Specific Plan with this Site Development Permit, in order to deviate from various development standards in the La Quinta Municipal Code (Attachment 1, Sheet 10). Clubhouse: Included with this proposal are plans of the multi -story, multi -use golf course clubhouse for the La Quinta Country Club (Attachment 1, Sheet A-1). The Santa Barbara architectural style of the clubhouse building, cart barn, and maintenance building, includes use of clay mission tile roofing, an off-white hand -troweled plaster and cantera stone building facade, vinyl -clad wood doors and windows, and strategically -placed terraces, trellises, and covered patios. Elaborate iron grille -work, decorative wall sconces, enhanced exterior cornice/moulding, quadrafoils, balustrades/railings, and other design elements provide architectural articulation to the various building facades (Attachment 1, Sheet A-7 — A-8). The proposed clubhouse features a main entry drive leading from Avenue 50 to a vehicular courtyard and porte cochere (Attachment 1, Sheet A-3). An entrance loggia leads from the courtyard to the lobby of the approximately 15,500 square -foot clubhouse Main Level, which includes a variety of interior functions and characteristics (Attachment 1, Sheet A-4). A lounge and 1 12-seat restaurant located near the lobby area, with accompanying kitchen facility, is the principle use on the Main Level. Also located on the Main Level are administrative offices, a boardroom, and a 40-seat private dining room. An open courtyard on the west end of the building is designated as the future site of the clubhouse ballroom (Phase Two). An elevator located in the lobby and numerous stairwells lead downstairs to the Golf Level. The Golf Level, at approximately 22,500 square feet, houses the men's and women's locker rooms and auxiliary facilities, including steam, massage, manicure/pedicure, and card rooms (Attachment 1, Sheet A-5). Also located on the Golf Level are the fitness center and training studio, snack bar, employee lounge area, maintenance/mechanical rooms, and access to the clubhouse service yard. The Pro Shop/Starter is located near the rear of the building, and leads directly outside to the golf cart staging area. Phase Two of the clubhouse site construction plan proposes to add a ballroom at a later date to what would be an already existing clubhouse (Attachment 1, Sheet A-17). The ballroom is proposed to be placed on the west end of the Main Level, replacing the open courtyard, and situated above the clubhouse mechanical rooms and service yard (Attachment 1, Sheet A-18). The facilities would include an approximately 2,900 square -foot ballroom/banquet hall, a pre -function lobby with service bar, and an entry porch. The Phase Two clubhouse additions total approximately 5,000 square feet, bringing the total area of the clubhouse to approximately 43,000 square feet at the end of construction. As the clubhouse is situated on multiple grades, the height of the building, not including the uninhabitable tower feature, ranges from approximately 19 feet to 43 feet in height at its highest ridgelines, measured from the upper grade level (entrance level). The height of the see -through tower is approximately 52 feet in height, measured from the lower grade level (golf course level). The height of the Phase Two ballroom is approximately 43 feet in height at its highest ridgeline, measured from the lower grade level (Attachment 1, Sheet A-21 - A-22). Cart Barn & Maintenance Building: The proposed golf cant barn is located near the rear of the clubhouse, adjacent to the cart staging area. The architectural style of the cart barn will be similar to the clubhouse, and will utilize the same materials and colors. The interior of the cart barn, at approximately 6,500 square feet, includes parking spaces for 99 golf carts, a repair area, bag storage room, office space, and a cart wash. At its highest roof ridgeline, the proposed cart barn is approximately 17 feet in height (Attachment 1, Sheet A-14 - A- 16). The approximately 8,000 square -foot maintenance building is proposed to be located towards the southern end of the project area, near the Avenue 50 entrance. This facility, like the cart barn, has the same architectural style as the clubhouse, with the addition of numerous painted roll -up metal doors, small window openings, and wrought iron gates. The interior of the maintenance building includes a 4,200 square foot equipment storage area, lunch room, office and storage space, a repair shop area, and a covered open area for fertilizer storage. At its highest roof ridgeline, the maintenance building is approximately 22 feet in height (Attachment 1, Sheet A-13 — A-14). Parking Lot/Tennis Courts/Driving Range: The clubhouse parking lot is located adjacent to the driving range, between the clubhouse and the maintenance building (Attachment 1, Sheet A-17). A total of 214 parking spaces, including seven ADA parking spaces, are provided in the lighted lot. Access to the clubhouse is through a staircase, as the main parking lot is at a lower grade than the clubhouse site, and a paved walking path. Most patrons are expected to valet park their vehicle in the entrance courtyard. Near the main entrance to the clubhouse site, approximately 38 feet from the southern property line, on the northeast corner of Avenue 50 and the entry drive, is the proposed site of the relocated tennis courts (Attachment 1, Sheet A-17). The two courts are proposed to be lit, and screened with 12-foot tall green vinyl -clad chain link fencing with netting. A total of twelve, 18-foot tall, individual light sources are proposed. Also included with this proposal are plans to redesign the existing driving range and short game practice area. The applicant is proposing to borrow/relocate approximately 30,000 cubic yards olf fill material from the existing driving range to form the proposed parking lot and interior vehicular routes, which ultimately lowers the height of the driving range, resulting in added yardage/length to the range. Additionally, at the far end of the driving range, running adjacent to Avenue 50, the applicant is proposing a maximum 6-foot high masonry wall on top of a maximum 6-foot high earthen berm (Attachment 2). The berm is proposed to begin at the eastern property line along Avenue 50, continue the width of the driving range, gradually lowering in height as it nears the tennis courts and main entrance. Landscaping: Landscaping throughout the clubhouse site is designed to complement the architecture of the clubhouse and various ancillary buildings. Mostly utilized around the clubhouse site are various palm trees and shrubs, with minimal use of turf, which has been limited to a lawn area in front of the clubhouse and the driving range. The use of numerous Date Palms and Mediterranean Fan Palms, as well as Italian Cypress, Pepper Trees, and Tipu Trees sufficiently reflect the Santa Barbara architectural style, while providing screening and accents around the clubhouse site, including the parking lot area, main entry drive, maintenance facility, and interior perimeter (Attachment 1, Sheet LA-1). The earthen berm that runs adjacent to Avenue 50 is proposed to be lushly landscaped with mature trees, shrubs, and groundcover (minimum 36-48" box trees; minimum 15 gallon shrubs; minimum 5 gallon groundcover) (Attachment 2). Past instances of stray golf ball flight over the existing minimally -screened driving range perimeter has prompted the applicant to propose the berm, wall, and mature landscaping combination as it is related to concern over public safety. Walls, fences, and gates throughout the clubhouse site consist of different design elements. The existing perimeter wall along Eisenhower drive will remain, while the wall along Avenue 50 is proposed to be replaced with a masonry wall, similar in design to the existing wall, to be located on top of the berm. The main entrance to the clubhouse site includes two sets of Santa Barbara -style wrought iron gates with compatible pilasters, and decorative pavers that line the entrance area (Attachment 3). Specific Plan: In addition to this Site Development Permit, the applicant has applied for a Specific Plan, proposing to deviate from the following development standards in the La Quinta General Plan and Municipal Code (Attachment 1, Sheet 10): • Maximum Structure Height o LQMC/GP: 28 feet o LQCC SP: 43'-6" (with 52' architectural projection) • Building setback/heights from Primary Image Corridors o LQMC/GP: 150 feet from Eisenhower Drive right-of-way o LQCC SP: 135 feet from Eisenhower Drive right-of-way • Parking spaces required for ballroom/banquet halls o LQCC SP: 1 space/75 square feet of ballroom area ANALYSIS Clubhouse: Staff finds that the overall architectural style and design of the proposed La Quinta Country Club clubhouse site to be acceptable. The Santa Barbara architecture and layout of the clubhouse is for the most part compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood, and is also consistent with the development guidelines stated in the proposed Specific Plan. The selected supplemental design elements (sconces, grille - work, etc.) appropriately complement the architecture of the building, and provide sufficient architectural articulation. However, staff feels that the height and design of the west -facing building elevation after completion of the Phase Two ballroom, coupled with the distance from Eisenhower Drive, presents a massing issue as the elevation is moderately out of scale with its surrounding area (Attachment 4, Attachment 5)• Staff is recommending that the applicant redesign the elevation so that it is not as significantly out of scale with the surrounding area, either by lowering the height of the building, modifying the roofline, adding articulation to the elevation, and/or moving the building farther to the east. Staff recommends ALRC discuss this matter. Additionally, staff is recommending that the applicant provide more architectural articulation to the west -facing building elevation at the completion of Phase One. The exterior plaster fascia is relatively bare, and can be sufficiently enhanced with the strategic placement of wall sconces, additional grille -work, quadrafoils, faux window treatments, and other exterior design elements. Cart Barn & Maintenance Building: Staff has no significant issues with the proposed cart barn and maintenance building, as they are appropriate and well -designed. The original cart barn was approximately 20 feet from the nearest residential property line. The proposed cart barn will be approximately 47 feet from the same residential property line, and approximately 80 feet from the Eisenhower Drive perimeter wall. Therefore, the use will be located further away from neighboring properties than had previously been established, the building is relatively low in height, well -designed architecturally, and adequately screened from any residential property. Staff also has no significant issues with the proposed maintenance building. The arrangement and orientation of the building, as well as the consistent use of the Santa Barbara architectural style, are acceptable to staff. However, staff is recommending that additional landscaping, in the form of mature (minimum 36-48" box) trees and/or palms, be used on the interior of the perimeter wall at the western end of the maintenance yard (near the wash down station). Existing landscaping at this particular location is minimal, and staff feels that additional landscaping is needed to sufficiently screen the maintenance building from the neighboring residential uses across Eisenhower Drive. Parking Lot/Tennis Courts/Driving Range: Staff finds the design of the La Quinta Country Club clubhouse parking lot to be acceptable. The parking lot is designed with a clear separation of vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and also provides sufficient screening from the neighboring residential units across Eisenhower Drive. The proposal provides for 214 parking spaces, which exceeds the 192 parking spaces required in the proposed Specific Plan and per the La Quinta Municipal Code. Additionally, the use of strategically -placed parking lot lighting results in a safe and secure environment. However, the lighting is proposed at locations that were previously unlit, and may result in a negative impact on the surrounding residential areas. Staff recommends that the proposed parking lot lights along Eisenhower Drive be fully shielded, and also recommends ALRC discuss possible alternative locations and placement configurations for the parking lot lights, as well as possible ways to alleviate the impact of the lights, including fixture type, shielding, and pole heights. The layout of the tennis court area is acceptable, although staff recommends ALRC discuss the possibility of widening the paved walking area leading to the tennis court and including a larger courtyard area to accommodate golf cart parking. Additionally, located at approximately 38 feet from the southern property line and nearly 150 feet from the nearest residential property line, with sufficient mature landscaping proposed that may alleviate any impact as described in the Landscaping analysis below, the 12- foot high tennis fence and tennis court lighting is anticipated to have minimal visual impact on the nearby residential units across Avenue 50. However, staff recommends that the applicant reduce the number of individual light sources from twelve to eight in order to comply with the City of La Quinta Municipal Code (Section 9.60.150), and also recommends ALRC discuss the impact of tennis court lighting as it is proposed at a location that had been previously unlit. Staff finds no significant issues regarding the redesign of the driving range. Besides the lowering of the entire site, there is little change in the actual layout of the range, resulting in minimal impacts. Similar to the area adjacent to the tennis courts, staff finds that the landscaping along the berm on the southern perimeter of the driving range to be sufficient, as the robust use of screen trees and shrubs along Avenue 50 provides adequate visual screening as well as golf ball screening. Landscaping: In general, the proposed landscape palette presented is acceptable. The assorted species of plants, which are taken from the approved plant list in the proposed Specific Plan, provide diversity and add character to the proposed buildings. Canopy and accent trees are fully utilized in complementing the architecture and layout of the clubhouse site. Thorough use of shrubs and groundcover effectively screen the clubhouse service areas, parking areas, and other project aspects. And as previously -stated, landscaping along the Avenue 50 earthen berm from the eastern property line to the main entry drive is lush, wide-ranging, and provides adequate screening for golf balls. Staff is recommending, however, that the applicant install mature trees, shrubs, and groundcover, as failure to do so may result in safety and visual concerns. Staff also recommends that ALRC discuss the placement options of the trees, as mature trees placed too close to each other may result in inadequate irrigation. Landscaping in the other areas of the clubhouse site is sufficient, except for the maintenance building area and along the western property line nearest to the west - facing clubhouse elevation. The lack of mature landscaping and screening does cause a negative visual impact along Eisenhower Drive. Staff recommends ALRC discuss the possible addition of mature trees and shrubs in those two particular locations. RECOMMENDATION: That the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2006-885, subject to the following Conditions of Approval: 1. Final landscaping plans for the proposed development shall be reviewed by the ALRC and approved by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of first building permit. Final plans shall include all landscaping associated with this project. 2. The west -facing building elevation of the clubhouse shall be redesigned so that it is not as significantly out of scale with the surrounding area, either by lowering the: height of the building, modifying the roofline, adding articulation to the elevation, and/or moving the building farther to the east. 3. The applicant shall provide additional architectural articulation to the west - facing building elevation of the clubhouse at the completion of Phase One, with the strategic placement of wall sconces, additional grille -work, quadrafoils, faux window treatments, and other exterior design elements. 4. The applicant shall provide additional landscaping, in the form of mature trees and/or palms, on the western end of the maintenance yard (near the wash down station). 5. The applicant install mature trees, shrubs, and groundcover on the earthern berm along the Avenue 50 perimeter, as failure to do so may result in safety and visual concerns. 6. The applicant shall install fully -shielded light fixtures for the lights proposed in the parking lot along Eisenhower Drive. 7. The lighted tennis courts are subject to Section 9.60.150 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. The applicant shall reduce the number of individual light sources located within the tennis court area from twelve to eight, and the courts shall not be lit after 10:OOpm. The applicant shall also apply for a Minor Use Permit with the Community Development Department for approval of the lighted tennis courts. Prepared by: Assistant Planner Attachments: 1. La Quinta Country Club Specific Plan (booklet) 2. Avenue 50 earthen berm details 3. Entry gate exhibit 4. Photo simulation renderings 5. Updated architectural elevations (Sheet A-21, A-22)