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1999 03 04 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 March 4, 1999 10:00 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called to order at 10:03 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, Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of February 3, 1999. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members CunningharnlBobbitt to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 99-646; a request of Centex Homes for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for four new prototype residential plans to be constructed in Tract 21643 in PGA West. 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham stated he liked the architecture as it works within the compatibility of the existing units and even broadens it. The applicant has done a great job and the units will stand out. The angle cuts are fresh and the designs will be an asset to PGA West. C:\My Documents\ WPDOCSIALRC3-4-99. wpd Architectural & Landscape Review Committee March 4, 1999 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the applicant intended to plant any plant material on the garage trellis as indicated on the elevations. Mr. Forrest Haag, representing the applicant, stated it was intended to show what could be done. Committee Member Bobbitt asked who would be responsible for maintaining it if the homeowner did plant material as the homeowners' association would not. If the homeowner who buys the unit maintains it, there will be no problem. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt questioned the elevation where the garage shows tandem parking. Mr. Forrest Haag stated the one space furthest in was intended for golf cart storage. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what type units were being constructed. Mr. Forrest Haag stated they would all be single family detached. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the courtyard would be maintained by the homeowners' association or homeowner. Mr. Clay Creel, architect for the project, stated anything behind the entry gate to the residence is the responsibility of the property owner. Discussion followed as to the landscaping responsibility of the homeowner and HOA. 7. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the colors being used as the proposed colors have not been used at PGA West before and they will stand out. Mr. Creel stated they are trying to introduce new southwest colors to provide variety. They will insure the colors are true to desert tones and will not be a pink. 8. Mr. Forrest Haag questioned staffs recommendation regarding Item #3. Staff is recommending the entry gates be decorative and matching. They would like this condition be removed as the entry gate will be the gate house gate and will be the responsibility ofKSL Land Development. It will be the front door to the Centex tract but KSL has obligated themselves to construct it. Second, they would like to request that in regard to Item #2 of the recommendations, that since there have been new developments in the door materials, they be allowed to use a material that is compatible. 9. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the landscape palette is an improvement, especially where they are not using the messy trees in the patio and pool areas. 10. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham!Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 99-005 recommending to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 99-646 subject to conditions as amended: C:\My Documents\ WPDOCSIALRC3-4-99. wpd 2 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee March 4, 1999 a.) To Item #2 add, "or composite material". b.) Item #3 removed Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 99-647; a request of Century-Crowell Communities for approval of architectural plans for four prototype residential plans to be constructed on the east side of Tanglewood, between Arnold Palmer and Firestone and Canterbury at Riviera in PGA West. 1. Commissioner Bobbitt excused himself due to a possible conflict of interest. 2. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staffreport, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 3. Mr. Kent Armstrong, Century-Crowell Communities asked that the requirement for the gate be removed and they be allowed to use some other garage material that would be compatible. Hewent on to explain how they had reduced the size of the pool in order to create two pools instead of one. There would be a total of 73 lots and three pools. 4. Committee Member Cunningham asked for clarification on the location of the pools. Mr. Armstrong identified their location on the map. 5. Mr. Paul Chasey, representing the HOA Association, stated they had met with Century and thanked them for trying to accommodate their needs. 6. Staff stated the pool was not an issue for this Committee and would be handled by the Planning Commission. 7. Mr. Armstrong stated the pool would be of the same size as the existing pools. 8. Mr. Chasey stated another of their concerns was the rear landscaping. Century had assured them it would be installed. 9. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the area was modified zero lot lines. Mr. Armstrong stated they were air space condominiums. The HOA takes care of the exterior landscaping and anything behind the gate to the residence is the responsibility of the homeowners. 10. Mr. Chasey stated they would like to see the front and rear landscaping plans to be sure they would be compatible with their existing system. Discussion followed as to the landscaping. C;\My Documents\ WPDOCSIALRC3-4-99. wpd 3 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee March 4, 1999 I I. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the HOA had any comments on the architecture. Mr. Chasey stated they had looked at the designs and in their opinion they were compatible with the existing units. 12. Committee Member Cunningham stated the architecture was compatible. He liked the overhang plastering effects and the designs were clean and crisp. He was concerned about the chimney caps and thought they should be reviewed by the HOA for compatibility. 13. Mr. Armstrong asked about the zero lot line in regard to the air conditioning units and where they could be placed. Staff stated that with air space units the City has left it to the HOA and developer to decide. Most of the HONs have a form regarding intruding into the HOA open space and it can be worked out between the HOA and the developer. 14. There being no further discussion it was moved by Committee Member Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion 99-006 recommending to the Planning Commission approval Site Development Permit 99-647, subject to the recommended conditions with the following change: b. Delete ltem #3 c. Chimney caps shall be decorative. d. Garage doors will be allowed to use other composite material. Unanimously approved. C. Site Development Permit 99-642; a request of Century-Crowell Communities for approval of architectural plans for three prototype residential plans to be constructed on the southwest comer of 50th Avenue and Washington Street in Duna La Quinta. 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. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if these were the same plans as used at PGA West. Mr. Armstrong stated they were similar except for minor changes. Committee Bobbitt stated his concern regarding the use of date palms in the traffic areas and if they were to be used, they should be used away from heavy traffic. He had no objection to the remainder of the plant palette. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if there were any requirements on this tract regarding pools. Staff stated there was no requirement on this tract. C\My Documents\ WPDOCSIALRC3-4-99. wpd 4 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee March 4, 1999 4. Committee Member Cwmingham stated that architecturally this tract will be upgraded. It is understated, but will work well at Duna La Quinta. 5. There being no further discussion it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion 99-007 recommending to the Planning Commission approval Site Development Permit 99-642, subject to the recommended conditions. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MA TERlAL: V. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: VI. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee to the next regular meeting to be held on April 7, 1999. This meeting was adjourned at 10:54 a.m. on March 4,1999. Respectfully submitted, ~~I /:?, / B Y.- YER, E~e~ Secretary . 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