1990 04 04 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
April 4, 1990
5:30 P.M.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Chairman Rice brought the meeting to order at 5:35
P.M. and called for a roll call vote.
II.
ROLL CALL
A.
Present: Boardmembers Michael Platt, Martin
Langer, David Harbison, Ted Llewellyn, Planning
Commissioner Representative John Bund, Chairman
Fred Rice.
Absent:
Boardmember Paul Anderson
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. A motion was made by Boardmember Langer and
seconded by Boardmember Harbison to approve the
minutes of March 7, 1990, with a correction noting
that Planning Commission Representative John Bund
was absent. Unanimously approved.
IV. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Tentative Tract 23269; a request of La Quinta
Vistas Partnership for review of architectural
plans for single family residences in westerly
portion of La Quinta Highlands tract on the south
side of Fred Waring Drive west of Las vistas Drive.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the
information on the proposed project.
2.
The Board discussed with the Developer a need
for additional overhangs, shading for
windows, a need for a different roof line to
break up the roof mass, and additional detail
work on the side and rear of the house.
Following the discussion, it was moved by
Chairman Rice to adopt Minute Motion 90-004
approving the plans as submitted with the
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recommendation that possible additional
architectural changes regarding roof mass be
studied for Staff review. Boardmember
Llewellyn seconded the motion and it was
approved unanimously on a roll call vote.
B. Tentative Tract 23268; a request of Acacia
Construction for review of architectural plans for
96 single family residences in the westerly portion
of the tract on the north side of Miles Avenue ,
west of Las Vistas Drive.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the
information on the proposed project.
2. Following a presentation by the Developer,
the Board reiterated the same comments as
discussed on the previous project. After
further discussion Chairman Rice moved to
adopt Minute Motion 90-005 approving the
project subject to the Developer presenting,
for Staff review, additional architectural
treatment for the side and rear of the units,
and consideration be given to different roof
lines to provide window shading. Boardmember
Llewellyn seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously on a roll call vote.
C. Plot Plan 89-417; a request of T S Restaurants
for review of revised architectural plans for
approved restaurant and office complex on the north
side of Highway Ill, approximately 1200 feet west
of Washington Street.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the
information on the revised project noting
that the project has been designed in a
manner which conforms to the La Quinta Hotel.
2. Following discussion regarding great
appreciation for the style and design of the
proposed project, it was moved by Chairman
Rice and seconded by Boardmember Llewellyn to
adopt Minute Motion 90-006 approving the
project as submitted. Unanimously approved
on a roll call vote.
D. Jefferson Street Median Landscaping. A review of
concept plans for landscaping for Jefferson Street
median, north of Highway 111.
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1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa introduced Mr.
Tom Doczi and Mr. Eric Johnson, landscape
architects hired by the City to prepare a
design for Jefferson Street medians as well
as guidelines for the entire City.
2. Following the presentation and various
questions concerning plant material and the
City of Indio's participation, Chairman Rice
moved to adopt Minute Motion 90-007
recommending approval of the design subject
to widening the concrete strip and narrowing
the lawn area. Boardmember Llewellyn
seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously on a roll call vote.
V. OTHER.
A. The Board discussed with Staff the Rules and
Procedures for the Design Review Board. Questions
were asked as to the authority the Board has to
impose restrictions or requirements on the projects
that are presented.
B. Due to the lateness discussion concerning the City
Entry sign was postponed to the next meeting.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Planning commissioner Bund and seconded
by Boardmember Llewellyn to adjourn to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of May 2, 1990, at 5:30 P.M.. This
meeting of the La Quinta Design Review Board was
adjourned at 6:55 P.M., April 4 1990.
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