1990 09 05 DRB Minutes
MINUTES
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
September 5, 1990
5 :30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Vice Chairman Llewellyn brought the meeting to order at 5 :35 P.M. and
Boardmember Michael Platt led the flag salute. Vice Chairman Llewellyn
asked for a roll call.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Present: Boardmembers Paul Anderson, David Harbison, John Walling,
Michael Platt, Planning Commission Representative Peter Zelles, Vice
Chairman Llewellyn.
B. Absent: Chairman Rice
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Planning Commissioner Zelles moved and Boardmember Platt seconded
the motion to approve the Minutes of August 1, 1990, as submitted,
unanimously approved.
IV. BUSINESS SESSION
A. A request of Sunrise Company for review of seven unit types for use in
the PGA West proiect area.
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 Anderson asked Staff to explain what they mean by
"better" elevations. Staff stated that they needed to be more
defined, less conceptual.
3.
Allan Levin, Sunrise Company, gave a brief description of the
units to be presented. He further stated that the setbacks would
adhere to the City Code requirements. In reference to more
detail work on the side elevations, he stated that they did not
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have more detail because of the zero lot line concept units and
the blank wall is adjacent to the next unit. Additionally,
landscaping is used to cover any blank wall areas.
4. Ben Rover, Architect, Sunrise Company, described each of the
units they were presenting.
5. Planning Commissioner Zelles inquired what the price range
would be. Mr. Levin stated they would range from $150,000 to
$750,0002:.
6. Vice Chairman Llewellyn asked if Staff was comfortable with the
side elevations. Principal Planner Stan Sawa stated that the
reputation of Sunrise had proven to be a quality product.
Boardmember Walling stated that on the zero lot line units should
have a buffer to break up the long wall.
7. There being no further questions, Boardmember Harbison moved'
to approve the unit plans as submitted with additional side
architectural treatment where feasible. Boardmember Walling
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. In /ri; 'i J . 0:;/
B . A request of Landmark Land Company for review of plantiIw.: plans for
street medians adjacent to Tract 24890.
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 Paul Anderson dismissed himself due to a possible
conflict of interest.
3. Mr. Ray Lopez, Landmark Land Company presented the proposed
landscaping plans for the median. He described the plants and
irrigation system to be used.
4. Discussion followed regarding the type of trees to be used and a
general consensus of approval of the plan.
5. Following discussion, it was moved by Boardmember Platt and
seconded by Commissioner Zelles to approve the plans as
submitted. Unanimously approved with Boardmember Anderson
abstaining. /i? //J/ ';/.) () .;; -.;
C. PLOT PLAN 90-453 AND VARIANCE 90-013. A request of Oranco
Development for review of a 3,550 square foot commercial building in the
Village at La Quinta Specific Plan area.
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4.
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.
Vice Chairman Llewellyn asked if this project was within the flood
plane area. Principal Planner Stan Sawa stated that it was within
the I-foot zone and they were in compliance.
Commissioner Zelles inquired if the Applicant was in favor of
Staff recommendations. Staff stated the Applicant was here to
speak.
Boardmember Walling asked if Staff was asking the Board to
continue the matter till the Staff recommendations were met.
Principal Planner Sawa stated that it was at the discretion of the
Board. Staff would be comfortable with whatever they decided.
5.
Mr. Earl Florence, Architect, Arvid Johnson Associates spoke on
behalf of the Applicant and stated that they had no serious
problem with Staff recommendations, but were confused as to
what was being asked of them in comparison to what is already
built in this area. They would request some direction from the
Board as to what criteria is expected of them. He went on to
explain the changes they were making in compliance with Staff
recommendations.
6.
Boardmembers Walling and Anderson had questions regarding the
16-foot trellis. Different ideas as to ways to cantilever the trellis
were discussed.
7.
Boardmember Platt inquired as to what materials were to be used
on the covered parking. Discussion followed as to what types of
materials would work best in the desert.
8.
Mr. Tom Knowlen, 73-381 Elkhorn, Palm Desert, the owner of the
building spoke regarding the in-lieu fee for parking spaces. He
asked that the Board give them the direction as to what is
required.
9.
Boardmembers continued to discuss the Staff recommendations
with the Applicant and give direction as to what the Board was
asking of the Applicant.
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10. Boardmember Anderson stated that they were impressed with the
willingness of the Applicant to work with the City and realized
their frustration as this was the first application to go through
the Village Zoning requirements. He went on to give some ideas
for cantilevering over the doors, the covered parking materials
and tile around the scuppers, materials to be used on the risers
on the steps.
11. Mr. Florence inquired of the Board regarding the restriction of
signs on the awning. The Board had no objections.
12. Commissioner Zelles asked if the Applicant had been made aware
of the Sign Ordinance. Principal Planner Sawa stated that in the
application process the Applicant is made aware of the Sign
Ordinance.
13. Boardmember Walling stated that the awning sign could work well
if it was designed to play into the trellis and was one continuous
awning throughout the length of the building. He also suggested
that the Applicant put a small planting area with plants going up
the walls between the windows and doors to break up the wall;
also in the back put 3-foot curb triangles off the back curb and
have large canopy trees.
14. Following discussion, it was moved by Boardmember Anderson to
continue the matter to a special session to review the plans when
revised. Commissioner Zelles suggested that the Board not hold
the Applicant up, but grant an approval of the project with the
recommendations the Board requires being sent to the Planning
Commission so they can confirm the changes. Principal Planner
Sawa suggested that the Board approve the project with the
Conditions and add a condition that prior to final working
drawings being prepared, the matter would come before the
Board.
15. Boardmember Anderson amended his motion to approve the
project subject to following conditions:
a.
Specific sign program shall be approved by the Design
Review Board prior to issuance of building permit.
b.
Preliminary and finallandscaping/irrigation plans shall be
approved by the Design Review Board prior to issuance of
building permit. Final plans not to be prepared until
preliminary plans have been prepared. Street trees with
grates per specific plan are to be provided with landscape
areas (especially vines or trellis) added adjacent to street
sides of project. Landscaping fingers to be provided
between parking stalls to provide code required shading
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of parking area. Shade trellis or cover, may be used in
place of landscaping fingers.
c. Architectural treatment shall be added on parking lot sid,
and side of building to be equivalent to street sides of
building per code requirements. Repeat trellis treatment
(extend 16" out from building) over rear doors and
provide tile or other architectural treatment around
scuppers.
d. Trellis structures, especially rafters, should consist of
heavy beams or be constructed of decorative metal.
e. The stucco shall be provided with a decorative trowelled
finish per Village Specific Plan.
f. The face of the steps adjacent to streets shall be provided
with tile or other decorative treatment for safety and
aesthetic purposes.
g. Prior to working drawings being started, revised plans
per the above conditions, shall be submitted to the Design
Review Board for approval.
Commissioner Zelles seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. //I!;/"I () -0 ';:;.3
D . Presentation by TKD Landscape Architects on Eisenhower Medians .
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Mr. Tom Doczi, TKD Landscape Architects, 333 N. Palm Canyon,
Palm Springs, presented the report of medians island proposals.
2.
Boardmember Walling inquired as to a construction starting date.
The Applicant stated that they were projecting a starting date in
late October.
3.
Boardmember Anderson asked what the overall design would be.
Mr. Doczi stated that as they approached the Village, a different
palm tree would be used with a more dense shrubbery.
Discussion followed regarding the types of plants that are
throughout the City, and the use of landscaping lighting.
Boardmember Harbison suggested that from the cost perspective,
it would be best to install the sleeve during construction.
4.
Following discussion it was moved by Boardmember Walling and
seconded by Boardmember Harbison to approve the proposal as
submitted. Unanimously approved. / ,/'.., /, - ((
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V. It was suggested that the City entry signs be tabled until Chairman Rice
returns. Unanimously approved.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Planning Commission Representative Zelles and seconded by
Boardmember Harbison to adjourn to a regular meeting of the Design Review
Board on October 3, 1990, at 5: 30 P.M. This meeting of the La Quinta Design
Review Board was adjourned at 7:00 P.M., September 5, 1990.
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