1999 05 05 ALRC Minutes
MINUTES
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
May 5,1999
10:00 a.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called to order
at 10:08 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di Iorio who led the flag salute.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and Dennis Cunningham.
C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and
Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRlvfATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio asked if there were any changes to the Minutes
of April 7, 1999. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Members CunninghamlBobbitt to approve the minutes as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Site Development Permit 99-618. Amendment # 1; a request of Catellus Residential
Group/La Quinta Redevelopment Agency, for approval of architectural and
landscaping plans for a pool facility with a 26 acre single family residential lot
subdivision.
I. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information contained in
the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the colors would tie in with the
remainder of the project. Staff stated it would.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt suggested the applicant reconsider the use of
wrought iron for the fence around the pool as it is a high maintenance. He
suggested a vinyl material which would require little or no maintenance. It
may cost them more for installation, but would be more attractive and cost
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effective over the long run. In regard to the entrance landscaping, even
though it had been previously approved, he noted the plans call for California
Pepper and Evergreen Elm and both trees have a highest rate of blowing over
in the high winds. He would strongly suggest a different tree; something
more compact and upright that would not blow over. They could be a
liability and are a very messy tree. The trees proposed for the pool area are
laid out well, but are very messy trees and he would prefer they be moved
away from the pool. Palms trees would be better around the pool area and
move these trees onto the lawn area. Another issue is restroom facility for the
workers. It can be a heated issue and if restroom facilities are not provided,
workers will find an alternative.
4. Committee Member Cunningham informed the applicant that the shower
facility will need to be covered so the drain is not exposed to the sky as it is
a requirement of Coach ell a Valley Water District.
5. Mr. John O'Brien, representing Catellus, stated they would use roof colors
from the current palette. In regard to the vinyl fence, he would have difficulty
matching the Spanish look as he is not aware of a vinyl fence that would have
the Spanish look. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that if the fences are
cemented in and no sand touches the post and it is raised above the ground
surface to keep water from affected the post, the wrought iron may work.
Irrigation lines would have to be laid out so the spray does not hit the fence.
The landscaping that is to become the responsibility of the homeowners'
association should be cost effective.
6. Mr. O'Brien stated the Shoestring and Palo Verde trees can be shifted from
the pool. The entry theme trees were selected because they grow quickly, but
they will look at alternatives. He also suggested they install heavy supports
for the trees to alleviate his concerns for wind damage. Committee Member
Bobbitt stated that supporting the tree to withhold the winds is about a 50-50
change they will work.
7. Mr. O'Brien stated that in regard to the restrooms they will look into
providing restrooms for the workers. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the
requirement is usually one restroom for each ten workers. Planning Manager
Christine di Iorio stated PGA West built a separate restroom on the back of
the members restroom for their workers. Committee Member Bobbitt stated
this is an important issue. Cal OCEA and others put the responsibility on the
developer.
8. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members CunningharnlBobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 99-011
recommending approval of Site Development Permit 999-618, Amendment
#1, subject to conditions as modified:
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a. Relocating the Palo Verde and Acacia trees away from the pool area.
b. The applicant consider adding an additional restroom for the workers.
Unanimously approved.
B. Site Development Permit 99-650; a request of Valentine Professional Services for
Laguna de la Paz for approval of development plans for an expansion of the
clubhouse and modifications to the recreational facilities and additional parking
spaces for the clubhouse.
I. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff
report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
3. Committee Member Cunningham stated he was comfortable with the plans
as submitted if they had been approved by homeowners' association (HOA),
as the applicant is presenting what the HOA wants. It is behind gates and not
a public issue. The clubhouse design is attractive and Laguna de la Paz has
always had a good look from the street.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he agreed and asked if there was a faction
within the HOA that did not want the project to go forward. Mr. Gary
Dubois, representing Valentine Professionals stated they had received no
negative comments.
5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the existing homes would be impacted
by the new buildings. Staff stated they would not.
6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the location of the proposed tennis courts
was good as well as the parking for the employees. The plant palette is good
because lends itself to a desert scheme. The existing landscaping is
somewhat lush and this blends in the desert look. Mr. John Krieg, landscape
architect, stated the applicant is trying to make the transition between the two.
In the streetscape they are trying to present a plant palette that has a low water
usage and use color and ground cover.
7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 99-012,
recommending approval of Site Development Permit 99-650, as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
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C. Site Development Permit 99-651; a request of KSL Recreation Corporation for
approval of landscaping plans for temporary corporate office modular units..
I. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information contained in
the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the existing trailers were being moved
to the new location. Ms. Cindy Zamora, representing KSL Recreation
Corporation, stated they would move as many as possible.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what color the modular units would be
painted. Ms. Zamora stated the same grey and blue as before.
4. Committee Member Cunningham asked if there were any problems with the
Fire Department. Ms. Zamora stated no. They have met with them to see that
all their concerns are met.
5. Committee Member Cunningham asked if any issues had been raised by the
HOA. Ms. Zamora stated none to her knowledge. Staff stated the applicant
had been required to add landscaping to address concerns that had been
brought to staff.
6. Committee Member Bobbitt informed the applicant that the existing water is
a single supply that comes from PGA Boulevard and can go down because
of what is happening on the other line.
7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 99-013,
recommending approval of Site Development Permit 99-651 as submitted.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
V. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members
CunninghamlBobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping
Committee to the next regular meeting to be held on June 2, 1999. This meeting was adjourned at
10:54 a.m. on May 5,1999.
Res ctfully SUb~
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Y WYER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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