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2007 06 27 ALRC Special Meeting�a�TQ•c ((JJ wS cFy OF 9 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA A Special Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall — South Conference Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California JUNE 27, 2007 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2007-016 CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call 11. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: Approval of the Minutes of June 6, 2007. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ........................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-891 Applicant ................ Stamko Development Co. Location .................. South of Auto Center Drive and east of Adams Street Request .................. Consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a 104,175 square foot department store (JC Penney). Action .................... Minute Motion 2007- 1. ' ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE B. Item ........................ Applicant ................ Location .................. Request .................. Action .................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-889 Kerr Project Services (for Applebee's Restaurant) Northeast of the intersection of Washington Street and Seeley Drive in the Centre Pointe development Consideration of development plans for a 5,914 square foot restaurant Minute Motion 2007- C. Item ........................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-872 & 2005- 848 Applicant ................ Trans West Housing Location .................. South of Avenue 54 to the east of Madison Street Request .................. Consideration of final landscaping plans for portions of the Griffin Ranch interior common areas, including medians and pasture Action .................... Minute Motion 2007- VI. 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, 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 Special Meeting of Wednesday, June 27, 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 22, 2007. DATED: June 22, 2007 CAT Executive Secretary City of a Quinta, California G AWPDOCS\ALRC\Agenda.doc MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A Regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA June 6, 2007 10:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER A. This special meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by Planning Manager Les Johnson. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, and Tracy Smith. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Smith to excuse Committee Member Christopher C. Staff present: Planning Manager Les Johnson, Principal Planners Stan Sawa and Andrew Mogensen, 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/Smith to approve the minutes of May 23, 2007 as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2006-886; a request of LDD SilverRock LLC for 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 located at Avenue 52 and SilverRock Way. 1. Planning Manager Les Johnson and Principal 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 Troy Worgull, Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee June 6, 2007 architect, Nikola Radosavljevic, with Oz Architects, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Members discussed the different aspects of each of the parts of the project with the architect and staff. 3. Committee Member Smith asked that additional plants be added to the parking structure. Staff clarified the plant pallet would be integrated throughout the whole project. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the trail system would connect at SilverRock Way. Staff stated it would at some time in the future. 5. Committee Member Smith asked what three optional items staff was proposing. Planning Manager Les Johnson explained the alternatives for the main entry design. Mr. Worgull went into detail on the design and signage. Committee Member Smith asked about the sidewalk path. Staff explained how the pathway would be integrated into the design. Committee Member Smith suggested smaller paseos be used. Mr. Worgull reviewed the materials proposed for the project. 6. Committee Member Smith stated his concern about the amount of wood proposed. Over the long term in this desert environment there will be problems. The larger beams should hold up. 7. Committee Member Bobbitt stated this has been an issue here in the desert. He also had a concern about some of the other natural products that will be exposed to the sun. Wood framing on the windows will cause a lot of maintenance concerns. He suggested using some of the "Trek" products which will give the same appearance without the maintenance problems. The underlying beams will not be as great a concern, but mostly the wood products with direct exposure to the sun. Staff stated the Hotel owner will have the ultimate responsibility to maintain the buildings. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what provisions are planned behind the walls for drainage. Mr. Worgull explained the drainage plan. Committee Member Bobbitt asked whether or not there was a requirement for a certain number of trees around the parking structure. Planning Manager Les Johnson stated all parking areas would have trees. 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee June 6, 2007 Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the 40-foot height restriction was within the City's requirements. Staff stated it was. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if there was any landscaping on the patios for the condominium units and how would that drainage be handled. Mr. Worgull stated there was access for the maintenance people to maintain any landscaping. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if there would be any parking bumpers. Mr. Worgull stated yes, there would be. 8. Committee Member Smith stated he agrees with staff's recommendation on using a different variety instead of Bottle trees. 9. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he would not suggested the California Pepper as it will not hold up, the Bottle trees are a very messy tree, and the Bottlebrush, unless it is maintained properly, will not make it. Mr. Radosavljevic, landscape architect, stated the schinus would have a lacey appearance and would be used along the entry drive. 10. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Smith to adopt Minute Motion 2007-012 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2006-886, as recommended by staff and amended as follows: a. The applicant was urged to use an alternative to the wood where it is exposed to the sun. b. The applicant shall replace the Bottle trees, schinus, and Califronia Pepper with a different variety. Unanimously approved B. Site Development Permit 2006-887; a request of Eisenhower Medical Centerfor consideration of development plans for an 85,655 square foot three story medical building located south of the intersection of Washington Street and Seeley Drive. 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 James Lenhart, Boulder Associates, architect, and Ali Tourkaman, Eisenhower Medical Center, and Ron Gregory, landscape architect, who gave a presentation on the project. 10 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee June 6, 2007 2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the large landscape area would be for future expansion. Mr. Lenhart stated it would only be used for future parking needs. Mr. Gregory stated he was concerned that adding a walking path through the landscape area would not be used. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he agreed. Mr. Gregory stated he would not want people to interpret this as a permanent sidewalk as it will be removed at some point in the future for parking. Mr. Lenhart stated they would prefer to create an open space area between the buildings rather than in the landscape area. Discussion followed regarding the landscape treatment along the parkway. 3. Committee Member Smith stated his concern about the flying canopy at the entry. If the material is not designed for the heat, it will not last. It was noted it is weather resistant and the same material that is used at the Palm Springs Airport 4. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Smith/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2007-013 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2006-887, as recommended by staff and amended as follows: a. The applicant shall add additional landscaping along Washington Street and the channel to the well site with alternating Date palms and shade trees. Unanimously approved C. Site Development Permit 2006-862; a request of Highland La Quinta LLC for consideration of final landscaping plans for three commercial buildings in Phase 2 located on the north side of Highway 111, between Jefferson Street and Dune Palms Road within the Dunes Business Park. 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. 2. Committee Member Smith asked why staff was recommending the use of the different Palo Verde. Staff clarified a Planning Commissioner wanted a local variety to be used. 9 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee June 6, 2007 3. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Smith to adopt Minute Motion 2007-014 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2006-862, as recommended by staff. Unanimously approved D. Site Development Permit 2006-885; a request of La Quinta Country Club for consideration of architectural and landscaping 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 for the property located at the northeast corner of Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50. 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 Ron Sakahara, architect, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Smith asked if there were any recommendations for landscaping along Eisenhower Drive. Staff stated it is owned by the City and maintained by the applicant. Mr. Sakahara presented a new drawing for Committee consideration. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he prefers the new design but should address the additional articulation staff was requesting. He would recommend a tall linear tree along the street. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if steps had been taken in regard to the problems that caused this building to be constructed; the earthquake issues. Mr. Sakahara explained the structural details that had been added to the building. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the earthen wall staff was recommending. Staff explained the idea was to have a plant pallet to soften the berm and keep it from looking new. The height of the berm with a wall is also to prevent golf balls from clearing the wall. 5. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Smith to adopt Minute Motion 2007-015 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2006-885, as recommended by staff and amended as follows: 5 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee June 6, 2007 a. Condition #2: the last sentence shall be deleted b. Condition #3: deleted C. Condition #4: additional plants shall be added on the outside of the Eisenhower Drive wall. Unanimously approved VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: VIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Smith to adjourn this meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a Special Meeting to be held on June 27, 2007. This meeting was adjourned at 12:29 p.m. on June 6, 2007. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER Executive Secretary 9 BI #A o� 4 F s S cF'y OF T'�w ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: JUNE 27, 2007 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-891 APPLICANT: STAMKO DEVELOPMENT CO. ARCHITECT: NUDELL ARCHITECTS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: HSA DESIGN GROUP ENGINEERS: STANTEC REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A 104,175 SQUARE FOOT DEPARTMENT STORE (JC PENNEY) LOCATION: SOUTH OF AUTO CENTRE DRIVE AND EAST OF ADAMS STREET BACKGROUND: The project is located on an 18.2± acre site identified as Phase 2 of the Centre at La Quinta Specific Plan, a commercial center consisting of a combination of retail and automotive uses. The Centre at La Quinta Specific Plan includes the subject property, the Auto Centre at La Quinta, Wal-Mart Supercenter, Sam's Club and several small to medium sized retail and service businesses. On October 18, 2005, the City Council approved Specific Plan 97-029, Amendment No. 4, which amended vehicular circulation, access, and drainage retention provisions. On September 20, 2006, Tentative Parcel Map 34855 was approved, which rearranged the various parcels within Phase 2. The subject property was previously mass -graded, a partially - completed retention basin has been placed at the southeast corner of the property, a smaller landscaped retention basin has been constructed at the southwest corner of the subject property along Adams Street, and the entire Adams Street frontage has been previously landscaped. P:\REPORTS - ALRC\2007\6-27-07\SDP 2007-891 ALRC RPT121.DOC PROJECT PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to construct a 104,175 square foot JC Penney's department store with optical center, surrounding parking lot, landscaping, private drive, and to extend Auto Center Way south to the private drive. The site plan identifies up to five future building pads, which are not a part of this Site Development Permit but will share the proposed parking, landscaping and circulation improvements. The site is located in the Regional Commercial Zoning District. The building proposed for JC Penney's store is essentially a contemporary box -retail structure. Wall parapet height is approximately 26 feet with the prominent architectural features consisting of a 34 foot tall glass -walled main entry and five large and distinct framed architectural fascias. Exterior building colors and materials will consist of light and sandy brown brick and stucco siding with a similarly colored stack - stone veneer placed along the base of all four building elevations and on the four pilasters proposed along the rear of the building. Front awnings, bollards, and sign fascias will be painted red. The applicant has submitted a materials board which consists of two brick types, three stucco colors, three varieties of stack stone, a sample of the glazing with framing, a sample of the red aluminum backing proposed for three of the five fascias, and a sample of the cultured stone which will frame all five of the proposed logo fascias. As the store is proposed to be flanked on each side by future retail buildings with no schedule for completion, the temporary facade will consist of colored stucco to match the storefront. The interior floor plan identifies the building as being partially two-story; however the small second floor area will be limited in size and used as a stock room. In addition to the main entrance, the store will have a separate front entrance for optical services. All mechanical HVAC units will be roof mounted and located between 55 and 71 feet from the front and sides of the store and will be generally located below the parapets. However, one mechanical unit at the rear of the store will be located approximately 12 feet from the rear parapet. The delivery area will be located in the southwest corner of the store and will consist of a three bay sunken loading dock, trash compactor, and utility transformer. A screening wall will be placed along the west side of the loading dock which will be approximately eight feet in height. Finally, the applicant is proposing to install carports over the center parking spaces in front of "Permissible Building Areas 4 and 5." Staff recommends this be conditioned to come forward with the adjacent building pad Site Development Permit. Based upon existing conditions of approval, some modifications may be made to the proposed site plan. Final landscaping plans will return to the ALRC for review and approval. PROPOSED LANDSCAPING: Perimeter and parking lot landscaping includes a variety of drought tolerant trees, P:\REPORTS - ALRC\2007\6-27-07\SDP 2007-891 ALRC RPT(2).DOC shrubs and ground covers, consistent with the existing landscaping in the Centre at La Quinta. The landscaping palate identifies California Fan Palms, Date Palms, Willow Acacias, Shoestring Acacias, Palo Verde, and Thornless Mesquite trees with 2 inch to 2.5 inch caliper trunk sizes. The southern perimeter (rear) of the project site adjacent to Aventine Apartments will be planted with a line of Willow Acacia trees, which will be consistent with what exists along the rear of Super Wal-Mart and Sam's Club. Ground cover will be decomposed gravel accented by desert shrubs. Turf will be decorative and limited to the intersection of La Quinta Centre Drive and the Access Drive (Lot B)• The Adams Street frontage has been previously landscaped and is not included with this Site Development Permit. No landscape lighting is proposed. ANALYSIS: The proposed building incorporates a standard geometric box -retail design with minimal relief and a basic level of architectural detail and variation. The most prominent architectural feature of the building is the five framed architectural fascias, particularly the three fascias that are proposed to house the JC Penney's signs accompanied by a red background that fills the fascia area. The design and color for the fascia signs is consistent with the JC Penney logo, which in turn gives the appearance of three large, framed signs being placed on the north, east and west elevations. The second most prominent feature of the building is the expansive use of glass incorporated into the main entry. The proposed entry design provides an open and inviting appearance. The 62 foot long red canopy overhang accentuates the entry, but appears narrower than it should be, as it only partially covers the front windows. The depth of the canopy has not been identified on the plans. Four stack stone pilasters are incorporated into the south elevation (rear of store) that does provide some transition to this elevation, which faces an existing multi -family residential development. With exception to the five fascias, main entry, and four stack stone pilasters along the rear elevation, the building elevations essentially consist of an uninterrupted, linear facade with limited undulation and/or design elements incorporated. The proposed color palate is limited to various shades of light and sandy brown and the red used on three of the logo fascia signs and the storefront entrance awnings. The minimalist contemporary architecture, glass entry, and brick facade have little relationship to desert architecture. The general mass of the building consists of a lineal parapet, only to be interrupted by the main entry and sign fascias. As previously stated, the architectural fascias proposed for the north, east and west elevations appear as very large signs versus providing much needed architectural variation. The two architectural fascias at the rear of the structure have no apparent aesthetic purpose except that they remain unused as signs and consistently carry this architectural feature to all building elevations. The design of the architectural fascias needs to be reconsidered so as to provide much needed articulation, detail and depth to prevent the appearance of the most prominent architectural feature from being P:\REPORTS - ALRC\2007\6-27-07\SDP 2007-891 ALRC RPTI2I.DOC nothing more than very large signs. The proposed landscaping palate consists of an acceptable variety of water -efficient trees and shrubs that does not include turf. Staff has some questions regarding the uneven location and placement of trees and landscaped areas, particularly the irregular placement of tree wells in the west area of the parking lot. The applicant has stated that the purpose of the irregular tree placement was dictated by the location of underground retention basins. It is recommended that trees be placed in all areas where there is not a conflict with proposed underground stormwater retention. Finally, the loading dock screening and the temporary fascia adjacent to the future building pads need to be reconsidered. The loading dock screen wall is approximately eight feet in height and, despite the recessed loading bay, will provide only partial screening for semi -trucks. A taller screen wall is recommended. The fascia adjacent to the future building pads is temporary and currently appears as such. Since it is uncertain as to when these future buildings will be constructed, it is recommended that the fascia be consistent with the rest of the elevations in design, color and material. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2007- 891 subject to the following Conditions of Approval: 1 . The five square framed architectural fascias shall be removed from the project architecture. The applicant shall redesign these areas with architectural features designed to break up the massing and provide articulation, detail, and depth to the building. Depth of these features shall be a minimum of 5 feet. 2. The red front canopy overhang shall be enlarged to a minimum depth of ten feet in order to provide greater coverage and shading along the front entry area. 3. No fewer than six stack stone pilasters shall be placed along the rear of the building. No fewer than three stack stone pilasters shall be placed along the east and west building elevations out side of the temporary fascia locations. All pilasters shall be designed with a minimum of three feet of depth. 4. Tree wells shall be spaced at consistent intervals throughout the parking lot except above the underground stormwater retention proposed in the western area of the parking lot. 5. The screening wall adjacent to the loading dock shall be a minimum of 10 feet in height. 6. Exterior lighting shall comply with Section 9.100.150 (Outdoor Lighting) of the La Quinta Municipal Code. All lighting shall be shielded and focused with the P:\REPORTS - ALRC\2007\6-27-07\SDP 2007-891 ALRC RPT(2).DOC project boundaries. 7. The applicant shall replace the temporary fascias facing the future building pads with a permanent one consistent with the remainder of the store. 8. Final landscaping and irrigation plans 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, shall be certified to comply with the 50% parking lot shading requirement, 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. 9. Final carport designs and colors shall be submitted with the Site Development Permit application for future building pads 4 and 5. Attachments: 1. Architectural and landscaping plans Prepared by: An w J. Mogensen P ncipal Planner �k Eric Ceja Assistant PI nner PAREPORTS - ALRC\2007\6-27-07\SDP 2007-891 ALRC RPT12).DOC ceav !!II` � s S cFb OF Ttiti 9�w ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: JUNE 27, 2007 CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-889 APPLICANT: KERR PROJECT SERVICES (FOR APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT) ARCHITECT: CRHO LANDSCPE ARCHITECT: HOURIAN ASSOCIATES REQUEST: REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A 5,914 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT LOCATION: NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON STREET AND SEELEY DRIVE IN THE CENTRE POINTE DEVELOPMENT 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 vacant specific plan property will be developed with a restaurant to the north, a medical complex to the south and residential uses and a small public park to the east. A Homewood Suites hotel and adjacent residential villas are nearing completion to the northeast on the north side of Seeley Drive. The pad site for the restaurant is located at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Seeley Drive adjacent and south of the Homewood Suites hotel. The vacant project site has been rough graded to its approximate finish grade. The surrounding parking lot improvements have been installed as a part of the hotel project. The site sits approximately 10' higher than Washington Street adjacent to the site. Therefore, adjacent to the west and south is a relatively steep slope. For comparison, the hotels pad elevation is approximately 12' higher than the project site pad elevation. P:\STAN\centre pointe\sdp 2007-889 kerr- applebees\sdp 2007-889 alrc rpt applebees.doc PROJECT PROPOSAL: GPnaral- The architectural and landscaping plans for the one story 5,914 square foot restaurant have been submitted (Attachment 2). The building is located northeast of the intersection of Washington Street and Seeley Drive, which is a new road between Washington Street and Miles Avenue. This building is proposed approximately 36' from both Washington Street right-of-way, and Seeley Drive to the south. The buildings main entrance is oriented to the northeast with parking areas located to the north and east. A food -to -go pick-up door is on the northwestern side of the building. A double trash enclosure is shown on the northwest corner of the building in the parking lot. Architecture: The proposed building is of a desert contemporary design, utilizing a flat roof and tile roofing accents. Two shades of earth tone plaster, a stone veneer used as a wainscot and on the tower and some columns, are proposed for the building exterior. The type of tile roofing is not specified. Sunbrella canvas awnings are shown over all exposed windows and doors. All awnings are forest green except for the rust, green and tan corporate awning over the building entry facing northeast. The building height varies from 20'-8" to 22' except for a tower over the entry at 26'-4". The Specific Plan and Zoning Code limit structure height to 40' while the Image Corridor limits the main building height to 22' within 150' of Washington Street. The building elevation plans show green gooseneck lights on all sides of the building near the top of the building. Some are placed over the awnings and tile roof on the south side of the building. Building business identification signage will consist of signs on the north, east and west sides of the building. On the south building wall, a "to Go" sign will be provided adjacent to the specially marked "to go" parking spaces. All building signs will be addressed at a later date as a part of a separate sign program submittal. Landscaping: This projects landscaping responsibility is limited to the area within the pad. The perimeter areas adjacent to Washington Street and Seeley Drive are the responsibility of the hotel project and are being completed. Coordination between the two projects will be necessary to ensure the street perimeter planting is integrated with the restaurant site. Landscape areas will be planted with low water use and desert plants. Shrub and tree PASTAMcentre pointeMp 2007-889 kerr- applebeesMp 2007-889 alrc rpt applebees.doc areas will receive a gravel topping with some boulders used for accent. Mexican Fan Palms will be used to frame the walkway entry from the parking lot at the northeast corner of the building. 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 somewhat 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 use of the gooseneck lights is excessive, especially over the tile roof on the south and small portion of the west side of the building. In this location the lights primarily function as an attention getter for traffic heading north on Washington Street. The gooseneck lights should be removed from over the tile roof. Additionally, the remaining lights should be low wattage to create a soft effect. The west elevation of the restaurant, which is the rear of the building, will face Washington Street. Currently, there is a shed -type tile roof over the outdoor patio on the southwest corner of the building. The northwest corner facing Washington Street is a vertical parapet wall. The shed -type tile roof should be provided at this corner to balance the west side of the building and improve the appearance along Washington Street. The ALRC should fully review the west building elevation since it will be prominently visible due to its elevated location. The landscape design uses water -efficient plants and is designed to create an attractive design. Areas around the building are provided with adequate trees and planting to soften the building and create a lush appearance. Because this projects landscaping responsibility is limited to the area within the pad and the perimeter areas adjacent to Washington Street and Seeley Drive are the responsibility of the hotel project coordination between the two projects will be necessary to ensure the street perimeter planting is integrated with the restaurant site. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2007-889, subject to the following conditions: 1. 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 P:\STAN\centre pointe\sdp 2007-889 kerr- applebees\sdp 2007-889 alrc rpt applebees.doc 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. 2. Signs shall be approved as part of a sign program under a separate submittal. 3. All gooseneck lights proposed over the tile roof on the south and west sides of the building shall be deleted. Remaining fixtures shall be energy -efficient and have a bulb wattage not to exceed 75 watts. 4. A shed -type tile roof feature supported by concrete columns, similar to the one on the southwest building corner, shall be provided on the northwest corner of the restaurant primarily facing Washington Street. 5. Roof tile shall be clay "S"tile. 6. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy permit the restaurant and street perimeter planting and irrigation shall be completed per approved plans, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 7. 5 Gallon shrubs and/or vines shall be provided on the back side of the trash enclosure along Washington Street. 8. 5 gallon medium size shrubs shall be added on the south and west sides of the building. This may require coordination with master developer who is responsible for the planting between the proposed building and the Washington Street and Seeley Drive curbs. Attachments: 1 . Location Map 2. Plan exhibits Prepared by: <s Stan Sawa, Principal Planner P:\STAN\centre pointe\sdp 2007-889 kerr- applebees\sdp 2007-889 alrc rpt applebees.doc ATTACHMENT #1 CASE MAP -41 \NORT CASE No. SDP 2007-889 1 SCALE: NTS B 1 #C Lai 04 V S o D S OEy OF 90 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: CASE NO: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: June 27, 2007 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-872 & 2005-848 TRANS WEST HOUSING PEKAREK-CRANDALL INC. REVIEW OF FINAL LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR PORTIONS OF THE GRIFFIN RANCH INTERIOR COMMON AREAS, INCLUDING MEDIANS AND PASTURE SOUTH OF AVENUE 54 TO THE EAST OF MADISON STREET The Griffin Ranch project was originally approved by the City Council on January 4, 2004, as part of multiple approvals. The project as approved will be developed with 303 single-family lots over approximately 200 acres, with adjacent equestrian facilities and access to the City multi -purpose trail system. Because the project has been broken down into multiple Site Development Permits, the submitted final landscaping plans consist of areas reviewed by the ALRC on both January 4, 2006 and April 24, 2007. PRIOR DISCUSSION AND CONDITONS: The ALRC reviewed some portions of these proposed landscape plans On January 4, 2006, but did not recommend specific conditions involving landscaping for the medians or common areas. The Planning Commission did not make specific conditions of approval regarding these specific areas during their January 24, 2006 approval. During the October 181h review of the Clubhouse, the ALRC recommended the applicants reduce their use of turf where possible, provide a crosswalk between the pasture access trail and the main pedestrian entry at Madison Street, to require shrubs to be a minimum of a five gallon size, and have the final landscaping plans returned to them for review. These requirements were adopted by the Planning Commission and have been incorporated into the submitted landscaping plans, including the crosswalk location leading to the main entry, and five gallon shrub sizes. The Planning Commission did not expressly limit the use of turf within the Clubhouse pasture area, due to the corralling of horses within this location. PAReports - ALRC\2007\7-5-07\SDP 06-872 griffin ranch landscaping alrc rpt.doc ANALYSIS: The applicants have submitted final landscaping plans for certain interior median areas, including the pasture portion of the Clubhouse, medians within certain streets and roundabouts, and along the western perimeter of the project adjacent to Mery Griffin's private estate. While the pasture turf itself does not meet the maximum allowable water usage, the overall landscaping palate does. The pasture area will be the only significant use of turf throughout the entire project. All other landscaped areas consist of desert landscaping, do not contain turf, and conform to water usage limitations. Landscape lighting identified on the plans will consist of 26 watt fluorescent fixtures which will be field inspected for proper shielding and focus. During the plan check process for the plans, Public Works did not mandate any modifications in regards to AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) visibility standards; however they did make some suggestive comments regarding maintenance and tree usage. Public Works suggested the applicants reconsider the use of willow acacias in the medians due to rapid growth and spreading, reminded the applicants to provide an 80 inch vertical clearance for tree canopies over pedestrian pathways, and be sure to adequately maintain tree foliage along Secretariat Drive. Community Development had no issues with the submitted plans and found them to be in accord with the existing conditions of approval and conceptual landscaping plans submitted and approved during the Site Development Permit process. The plans have already been stamped approved by both the Coachella Valley Water District and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of a minute motion accepting the landscaping plans for review and approval by the Community Development Director. Transmitted by: AN W J. MOGENSEN Pri cipal Planner Attachments: Final Landscaping Plans for Interior Common Areas P:\Reports - ALRC\2007\7-5-07\SDP 06-872 griffin ranch landscaping alrc rpt.doc