1991 08 07 DRB Minutes
MINUTES
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CITY OF LA QUlNTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
August 7, 1991
5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Chairman Rice brought the meeting to order at 5:33 P.M. and Boardmember
Curtis led the flag salute. Chairman Rice asked for a roll call.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Present: Boardmembers David Harbison, John Walling, John Curtis, Ted
Llewellyn, Planning Commission Representative H. Fred Mosher, and Chairman
Rice. Boardmember Paul Anderson arrived at 5:35 P.M.
m. COl\SENT CALENDAR
A. Planning Commission Representative Mosher asked that the Minutes be amended
to read Planning Commission Katie Barrows attended. There being no further
correction, it was moved by Boardmember Harbison and seconded by
Boardmember Curtis to approve the Minutes of July 3, 1991, as corrected.
Unanimously approved.
IV. BUSNESS SESSION
A. Von's Shopping Center Cart Storage; a request of Von's shopping center for
approval to construct a 3 foot 2 inch high screen wall along the store frontage.
1.
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.
Mike Rich, Greg Hammer Associates, architect for the project addressed
the Board concerning the design for the wall.
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3. Boardmember Curtis inquired if the entire cart area would be filled with
carts. Mr. Rich stated it probably would be. It was designed to hold two
rows of carts.
4. Boardmember Harbison asked if the Applicant had encountered this type
of problem at any other location. Mr. Rich stated they had not.
5. Chairman Rice stated his objections to the wall and felt there should be
another alternative.
6. Boardmember Walling suggested that possibly the wall was not the
problem but the starkness of the wall. He suggested the Applicant be
required to plant a hedge or some type of landscaping, between the
columns to act as a buffer to softened the look.
7. Following discussion between the members regarding different
alternatives, it was moved by Boardmember Walling and seconded by
Planning Commissioner Mosher to adopt Minute Motion 91-015
recommending to the Planning Commission approval of the wall subject
to Staff recommendations and the addition of an 18+ inch wide
landscaping strip to be added to the wall between the columns.
Unanimously approved.
B. Sign Application 91-149; a request of MobiJ Oil for approval of a monument and
accessory signs.
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.
John Carrillo, Mobil Oil representative addressed the Board and explained
that Mobil Oil was not purchasing the station but rather the owner would
remain the same but would be purchasing Mobil Oil products. They in
return would be refurbishing the station.
3.
Boardmember Curtis asked if the Applicant would be landscaping the
station and did he have any objections to the Staff recommendations. Mr.
Carrillo stated they would be providing landscaping and they did not have
any objections to the Staff recommendations.
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4. Boardmember Anderson asked if the Applicant understood the price sign
on the pole would not be allowed. He also felt the monument sign should
be perpendicular to the curb and should be constructed of a smooth plaster
with the illumination being external.
5. Boardmember Harbison stated he felt the station was in need of
refurbishing.
6. Boardmembers LlewelIyn, Walling and Rice stated they agreed the signs
should not be internally lit.
'7. Chairman Rice inquired if the Applicant had any knowledge of what the
La Quinta Village Specific Plan would require. Mr. CarrilIo stated he did
not. Chairman Rice instructed Staff to provide the Applicant with a copy
of the Village Specific Plan.
8. FolIowing further discussion regarding internal and external lighting of the
signs, it was moved by Chairman Rice and seconded by Boardmember
Anderson to adopt Minute Motion 91-016 recommending approval of Sign
Application 91-149 to the Planning Commission subject to Staff
recommendations.
C. Tentative Tract 26524 and Tentative Parcel Map 26525; a request of Chuck
Strother for approval of architectural design criteria for units on Lots 5 and 36,
Tentative Tract 26524 and Lot 3, Tentative Parcel Map 26525 plus the
architectural design criteria for all units in Tentative Tract 26524.
II.
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.
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Boardmember Walling inquired why there was a 20 foot setback for the
lots in 26524. It was explained this was the required water retention area.
3.
Chuck Strother, Applicant, addressed the Board regarding his unit designs
and architectural design criteria for Tentative Tract 26524. He stated
these homes would set the tone for future development.
4.
Chairman Rice stated how attractive the designs were.
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5. Discussion followed between the Applicant and the Boardmembers
regarding the problem of height limitations for lot 3 in Tentative Parcel
Map 26525.
6. Following the discussion, it was moved by Boardmember Curtis and
seconded by Boardmember Llewellyn to adopt Minute Motion 91-017
recommending approval of architectural designs for Lots 5 and 6 Tentative
Tract 26524 as well as all architectural design criteria for the remainder
of Tentative Tract 26524 to the Planning Commission, subject to Staff
recommendations. Unanimously approved.
7. Following discussion regarding the finish grade and height limitations,
Chairman Rice moved and Boardmember Anderson seconded to adopt
Minute Motion 91-018 recommending to the Planning Commission
approval of architectural design of Lot 2 of Tentative Parcel Map 26525
subject to Staff recommendations with the exception of the requirement of
shading for the front window, and stipulated that whatever the outcome of
the height limitations the architectural design should not be altered.
D. Plot Plan 90-442. Amendment #1; a request of Wilma Pacific for approval of new
architectural units for Marquessa on Lake La Quinta.
1. Boardmember Walling excused himself from consideration due to a
possible conflict of interest.
2. 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.
3. David Hauck, Applicant addressed the Board concerning the reason they
were requesting a change to the design for these units.
4. Following discussion regarding the side and rear elevations, shading of
windows, and the sideyard setbacks, it was moved by Chairman Rice and
seconded by Boardmember Harbison to adopt Minute Motion 91-019
recommending to the Planning Commission approval of the new
architectural units for Plot Plan 90-442, Amendment #1, subject to Staff
recommendations and the omition of Condition #1. Unanimously
approved with Boardmember Walling abstaining.
E. Tract 24517 and Tract 25290; a request of Williams Development Company for
approval of a new unit design.
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I. Principal Planner Stan Sawa stated the Applicant had requested this item
be continued to the next meeting of the Board. This item was continued
to September 4, 1991.
F. T]~6769; a request of Qualico Development for approval of preliminary
landscaping plans.
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. Ray Lopez, Landscape Architect for the project, addressed the Board
regarding the new landscaping plans and presented a new conceptual
sidewalk layout.
3. Boardmember Harbison inquired if the trees would remain the same on the
new plans as the old and what the slope would be for the retention area.
Mr. Lopez stated the trees would remain the same and he was unsure of
the slope but felt the basin would be from 2-3 feet to 7-8 feet deep.
Discussion followed regarding the problem of maintenance of this slope.
4. Greg Shannon, Applicant, addressed the Board regarding the condition of
the bonding for a side'o\'3lk. He stated he would prefer to build the
sidewalk now due to the costs involved in bonding. Staff stated that he
would have to apply for an amendment to the Conditions of Approval and
it would be decided by the City Council.
5. Following discussion, it was moved by Chairman Rice and seconded by
Boardmember Anderson to adopt Minute Motion 91-020 recommending
approval to the Planning Commission of the revised preliminary
landscaping plans with a revised sidewalk (as submitted today) for Tract
26769 subject to Staff conditions and with the recommendation to the City
Council that the side'o\'3lk be approved for construction prior to
construction of the units. Unanimously approved.
F. Plot Plan 91-464 and Variance 91-016; a request of La Quinta Pharmacy for
approval to construct a 3429 square foot commercial complex.
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.
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2. Louie Campagna, Applicant addressed the Board regarding the placement
of the building in close proximity to the street. He stated he questioned
the need for an 8 foot meandering sidewalk.
3. Boardmember Walling inquired how Mr. Campagna was planning to gain
the three additional parking spaces needed. Mr. Campagna stated he
would be paying fees in-lieu.
4. Discussion followed among the Boardmembers regarding their agreement
that the parking should be provided for in the rear of the building.
5. Boardmember Anderson stated he wanted to be sure the sign would not be
internally lit and inquired what type of tile would be used.
6. Following discussion it was moved by Boardmember Anderson and
seconded by Boardmember Curtis to adopt Minute Motion 91-021
recommending approval to the Planning Commission of Plot Plan 91-464
and Variance 91-016 of the La Quinta Pharmacy, subject to Staff
recommendation with special consideration to signage and parking spaces
provided or fee in-lieu paid, and a recommendation that the parking be
permitted in the rear of the building. Unanimously approved.
V. OTHER
A. Street Name Signs for the VilIa\!e; consideration of street name signs for the
Village Specific Plan.
I. As the Boardmembers had not submitted any sample ideas, it was
suggested this matter be continue to a later date. Unanimously approved.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Chairman Rice and seconded by Boardmember Curtis to adjourn to a regular
meeting of the Design Review Board on September 4, 1991, at 5:30 P.M. This meeting of the
La Quinta Design Review Board was adjourned at 7:48 P.M., August 7, 1991.
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