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1990 12 05 DRB Minutes MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CITY OF LA QUINT A A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California December 5, 1990 5:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Chairman Rice brought the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. and Boardmember Anderson led the flag salute. Chairman Rice asked for a roll call. n. ROLL CALL A. Present: Boardmembers David Harbison, John Walling, Paul Anderson, Michael Platt, Planning Commission Representative H. Fred Mosher, Chairman Rice. B. Absent: Boardmember Ted L1ewell}11 Boardmember Walling moved to excuse Ted Llewellyn from the meeting. Chairman Rice seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. m. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Planning Commission Representative Mosher moved to approve the Minutes of October 3, 17, and November 7, 1990. Boardmember Anderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. IV. BUSINESS SESSION: A. Plot Plan 90-453 & Variance 90-013; a request for approval of plans for a commercial building at the southeast corner of Avenida La Fonda and Desert Club Drive. Applicant: Oranco Development 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. Chairman Rice asked Staff to expand on the Conditions that had not been complied with as of yet. DRBMIN-12/5 1 Design Review Board Minutes December 5, 1990 2. Boardmember Platt inquired if the rear door exit could be modified to allow for visibility of oncoming cars upon exiting. He recommended 45- degree vision corridor before stepping out. 3. Boardmember Harbison stated that the exterior lighting was not on the plans, nor was the placement of the air conditioning equipment to see if the parapet would cover it. He felt the compromise on the landscaping to allow the full number of parking was greatly improved. Approved the landscaping concept. He questioned the street well locations. 4. Boardmember Walling agreed with the concern for safety on exiting the rear of the building. 5. Principal Planner Stan Sawa pointed out that a concrete floor should be required for the trash enclosure. Discussion followed and it was noted that it would be provided. 6. Planning Commissioner Representative Mosher agreed with the designing a safe was of exiting the rear doors. He pointed out that the Applicant has been extremely cooperative in doing whatever has been asked of him. 7. From the audience, Councilman Bohnenberger inquired of the Board where the street trees were to be placed. Staff stated that this was to be addressed at a later date with the landscaping plans. 8. Chairman Rice stated how well the design fit the "Village Plan". 9. Staff asked if the Applicant had any idea of what stucco was to be used. Dave Harper, Applicant, stated that a skip trowel or lace finish would be used. 10. Following discussion, it was moved by Boardmember Harbison to approve the plans with the condition of addressing the rear entrance setback and complying with the changes noted in the Staff report. Boardmember Michael Platt seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. B. Rotary Park - Review of site plan for City park; a request of the La Quinta Rotary Club for approval of site plan for City park. DRBKIN-12/S 2 Design Review Board Minutes December 5, 1990 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. Boardmember Platt stated that he approved of the conceptual plan, but questioned the safety of the driveway entrance location. John Curtis, speaking for the Rotary Club, stated that this was the existing driveway. 3. Boardmember Walling stated this was not a 90-degree turn. He also inquired if the Rotary Club had considered reversing the parking area and picnic area. Mr. Curtis stated that they felt this design provided the best view, as well as safety visibility for police. 4. Boardmember Harbison inquired as to the landscaping plans. Mr. Curtis explained which plants would be used. Boardmember Harbison suggested that the term drought tolerant be changed to water efficient. Mr. Curtis went on to explain the berming and natural vegetation that would remain. 5. FolIowing discussion regarding the above, it was moved by Chairman Rice to recommend approval to the Planning Commission, subject to Boardmembers Platt and Anderson visiting the site and inspecting the safety of the driveway and contact being made with the City Landscape Architect regarding landscaping. Planning Commission Representative Mosher seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. C. Tentative Tract 23913; a request of Windsor Projects for approval of architectural plans for single family residences. 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. Boardmember Walling stated the units needed additional treatment on the side and rear elevations. 3. Chairman Rice stated that he highly approved of the floor plans and the look of the homes, with the exception of the rear and side elevations. He felt the design was in complete compliance with the La Quinta theme but have a different look. Discussion folIowed as to the location of the one and two story units. DRBMIN-12/S 3 Design Review Board Minutes December 5, 1990 4. Boardmember Mosher inquired as to the 150-foot limit. Principal Planner Sawa stated this applied to Miles A venue. 5. Following discussion regarding the air conditioning, overhangs, rear and side elevations, Mr. Loren Smetts, Architect for the project, stated it would be helpful to developers that if they are going to require more detail on side and rear elevations and more overhangs required to have it required by City Ordinance or some form that they could pick up before reaching the Design Review Board or Planning Commission. 6. Chairman Rice moved and Planning Commission Representative Mosher seconded to approve the drawings as submitted with the addition of more detail to the rear and side elevations. Unanimously approved. V. OTIIER A. City Entry Signs; a continued discussion regarding a design for a City logo and possible locations. 1. Boardmember Paul Anderson presented a design which was discussed with the Board. Chairman Rice stated that he felt it was an excellent design, but felt the Terra Cotta pots should be removed. 2. Discussion followed as to the design and locations. It was suggested that the first locations should be: a. South side of Highway 111 just east of the Whitewater Channel at the base of the mountain. b. The southeast comer of Washington Street and Highway 111. c. The northwest comer of Jefferson Street and Highway 111. 3. It was moved by Chairman Rice and seconded by Boardmember Platt to recommend the drawing submitted by Boardmember Anderson, without the Terra Cotta pots, to the Planning Commission. Unanimously approved. DRBMIN-12/5 4 Design Review Board Minutes December 5, 1990 VI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Chairman Rice and seconded by Boardmember Platt to adjourn to a regular meeting of the Design Review Board on January 2, 1991, at 5:30 P.M. This meeting of the La Quinta Design Review Board was adjourned at 6:40 P.M., December 5, 1990. DRBMIN-12/5 5