1991 09 04 DRB Minutes
MINUTES
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CITY OF LA QUINT A
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 CaIle Estado, La Quinta, California
September 4, 1991
5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Vice Chairman LJeweIlyn brought the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. and
Boardmember Harbison led the flag salute. Vice Chairman LJewllyn asked for
a roll calI.
ll. ROLL CALL
A. Present: Boardmembers David Harbison, John Walling, John Curtis, Planning
Commission Representative Ladner, and Vice Chairman LIeweIlyn.
B. Boardmember Walling moved and Boardmember Curtis seconded the motion to
excuse Boardmembers Rice and Anderson. Unanimously approved.
ID. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Boardmember Curtis moved and Boardmember Harbison seconded the motion to
approve the Minutes of August 7, 1991 as submitted. Unanimously approved.
IV. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Tentative Tract 23935 - Topaz; a request of GWR Development for review of a
proposed additional unit.
1.
Associate Planner Glenda Lainis presented the information contained in
the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2.
Boardmember LIewelly asked Staff if the trellis on the west side will
create a problem with the setback requirement Staff stated that was
unknown, it would have to be determined on a per unit basis.
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3. Boardmember Haroison inquired if Staff had any suggestions on how to
eliminate the sun exposure on the sliding doors.
4. Discussion follo.....ed between the members regarding the use of shade
trees, trellis applications and front yard landscaping.
5. Due to the fact the Applicant was not present to answer the Board's
questions, it was moved by Boardmember Walling and seconded by
Boardmember Curtis to continue the matter to the next meeting to give the
Applicant an opportunity to respond. Unanimously approved.
B. Tract 23269 - La Ouinta Highlands; a request of Williams Development Company
for approval of architectural elevations for Unit #5.
1. Associate Planner Glenda Lainis presented the information contained in
the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Marty Williams Butler, Williams Development Company, addressed the
Board regarding their request.
3. Boardmember Harbison stated he approved of the tract designs and felt
there was a wide \ariation of style.
4. Vice Chairman Uewellyn asked Staff if there was any problem with
window tinting. Staff stated there was not.
5. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Boardmember Walling
and seconded by Boardmember Curtis to adopt Minute Motion 91-022
recommending approval to the Planning Commission of architectural
elevations for Unit #5 for Tract 23269. Unanimously approved.
C. Tentative Tract 24517 & Tentative Tract 25290 - Rancho Ocotillo; a request of
Williams Development Company for approval of a proposed additional unit.
1.
Associate Planner Glenda Lainis presented the information contained in
the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2.
Marty Williams Butler, Williams Development Company, addressed the
Board regarding their request.
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3. Boardmember Curtis inquired how the Applicant felt about shading on the
left elevation. Discussion followed between Staff and the Applicant as to
which units would require the shading.
4. Boardmember Walling asked if the Applicant intended to landscaping the
street side only. Ms. Butler stated yes.
5. Discussion followed as to how much western sun exposure there would be
to the units with nooks on that side of the house. Ms. Butler stated they
would see that no houses with nooks would receive the western sun
exposure.
6. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Boardmernber Curtis
and seconded by Boardmember Harbison to adopt Minute Motion 91-023
recommending to the Planning Commission approval of the additiooal unit
design for Tentative Tracts 24517 & 25290. UnanimouslyapprO\'OO.
D. Sign AP.vlication 91-151; a request of Shell Oil Company for approval of a
monument and identification signs.
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I.
Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in
the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2.
Boardmember Walling inquired of Staff if their recommendatioo is to
elimination of the spandrells. Staff stated that was their recommendation.
Discussion followed as to the lighting of the canopy and the canopy
colorband.
3.
Mr. Dave Prest, Architect for the Applicant, spoke on behalf of the
project. He stated the spandrell was a needed architectural feature and
that the colorband had been approved in the original plot plan review.
4.
Mr. Don Adolf, Applicant, spoke regarding the pricing signs meeting
State requirements which are in conflict with the City's standards.
5.
Boardmember Walling stated he felt the spandrell should be retained but
not lighted, and the colorband on the gas canopy was appropriate.
6.
Following discussion regarding the spandralls, Boardmember Llewellyn
moved and Boardmember Curtis seconded the motion to adopt Minute
Motion 91-024 recommending approval of Sign Application 91-151 to the
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Planning Commission subject to Staff recommendations and with the
addition that the spandrells over the gas islands not be lighted. The
colorband on the gas canopy was acceptable. Unanimously approved.
E. Tract 26769 - Oualico Development; a request of Qualico Development for
approval of preliminary landscaping plans.
I. Associate Planner Glenda Lainis presented the information contained in
the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Boardmember Curtis asked Staff to explain the retention basin required by
the Engineering Department.
3. Mr. Greg Shannon, spoke on behalf of the Applicant and indicated they
wished to install the sidewalk now.
4. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Boardmember
Harbison and seconded by Boardmember Walling to adopt Minute Motion
91-025 recommending to the Planning Commission approval of the
preliminary landscaping plans subject to the Staff recommendations.
Unanimously approved.
F. General Plan Amendment 91-037. Chan&e of Zone 91-065. and Plot Plan 91-465;
a request of Desert Hospital to permit a three story medical/office complex on the
west side of Washington Street at Via Marquessa.
1.
Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in
the Staff report, a copy of which is on fIle in the Planning and
Development Department.
2.
Boardmember Curtis inquired if Staff had required a noise study in
relation to the heli-pad. Staff stated that the heli-pad was not part of the
first phase because a noise study was not prepared by the Applicant.
3.
Mr. Peter Bergman, Desert Hospital, addressed the Board and explained
the reason Desert Hospital wanted to come to La Quinta.
4.
Mr. Phil Taylor, Mediplex Building Corporation, spoke on behalf of the
Applicant and explained the master plan layout project.
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5. Boardmember Walling asked the Applicant what type of air conditioning
units would be used. Mr. Taylor stated that the units used for the surgery
rooms is regulated by the State, but the remainder of the building would
probably be a direct expansion type system and would be screened.
Discussion followed as to rooftop boilers and if on-site laundry facilities
would be provided. An on-site laundry was not proposed.
6. Boardmember Curtis inquired if landscaping would be provided for the
future building areas. Mr. Taylor stated it depended on how soon the area
would be developed. The entire site would be seeded to prevent erosion
and sand pollution.
7. Boardmember Curtis asked if Phase I would have emergency services.
Mr. Taylor stated there would be no emergency services provided, but
urgent care would be. Mr. Bergman stated that in Phase II with the
urgent care there may be plans for a heli-pad.
8. Mr. Jeff Sobczyk, spoke on behalf of the Applicant in regards to the
elevations of the project in relation to the surrounding projects.
9. Discussion followed in regards to the circulation plans.
10. Boardmember Walling stated he felt large trees should be utilized to soften
the large mass of the building.
II. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Boardmember
Harbison and seconded by Boardmember Walling to adopt Minute Motion
91-026 recommending approval to the Planning Commission of the
architectural elevations for Plot Plan 91-465. Unanimously approved.
G. Sign Application 91-152; a request ofTS Restaurants for approval ofa monument
and directional signs.
1.
Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in
the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2.
Mr. Sandy Saxten, Applicant, spoke on behalf of the project and stated he
wanted to keep his original design for the sign(s) rather than use the
designs as prepared by Staff.
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3. Boardmember Curtis stated he approved of the sign design as prepared by
the Applicant, but inquired as to whether the material would last in the
desert heat. He also stated his objection to the .Circa 1920. being placed
on the sign and asked whether the sign would be lighted. He felt the
.Circa 1920. was misleading. Discussion followed regarding the date on
the sign. It was a general consensus of the members that the date should
be removed.
4. Boardmember Walling inquired why the Applicant did not want exposure
for the sign for those traveling westbound. Mr. Saxten stated that the
mountain prohibited the amount of exposure they would want for the sign
and they felt that any westbound traffic would be able to see the
restaurant.
5. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Boardmember Walling
and seconded by Boardmember Curtis to adopt Minute Motion 91-027
recommending approval to the Planning Commission of Sign Application
91-152 with the elimination of the "Circa 1920. from the sign and with
the original design submitted by the Applicant. Unanimously approved.
H. Plot Plan 89-417. Amendment #1; a request of TS Restaurants for approval of
landscaping plans.
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Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the
Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development
Department.
2.
Discussion followed between the Boardmembers and Staff regarding the
need for additional trees for shading in the parking lot.
3.
Ms. Karen Shaw, Landscape Architect for the Applicant, addressed the
Board regarding the plans. She requested that the Board not require an
irrigation plan until all water treatments had been completed. She stated
the system would be drip.
4.
Following discussion it was moved by Boardmember Harbison and
seconded by Boardmember Llewellyn to adopt Minute Motion 91-028
recommending approval to the Planning Commission of Plot Plan 89-417,
Amendment #1 landscaping plans subject to Staff recommendations and
that any major changes would come before the Board for approval.
Unanimously approved.
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I. Associate Planner Glenda Lainis addressed the Commission and stated that Mr.
Cunningham of Tentative Tract 23935 - To'paz had arrived late and asked if the
Board would reorganize the Agenda and review his application at this time.
Boardmember Harbison moved and Boardmember Walling seconded a motion to
reorganize the Agenda and hear the application at this time.
I. Boardmember Harbison asked the Applicant to address the Board
regarding the trellis work. Following discussion regarding the trellis
work, Boardmember Harbison moved and Boardmember Walling seconded
the motion to adopt Minute Motion 91-029 recommending to the Planning
Commission approval of Tentative Tract 23935 subject to Staff
recommendations. Unanimously approved.
V. OTHER
Vice Chairman Llewllyn suggested that the discussion of street name signs be continued until
the entire Board was present.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Boardmember Walling and seconded by Boardmember Curtis to adjourn to a
regular meeting of the Design Review Board on October 2, 1991, at 5:30 P.M. This meeting
of the La Quinta Design Review Board was adjourned at 7:50 P.M., September 4, 1991.
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