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2003 09 03 ALRC Minutes MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Guinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Guinta, CA September 3, 2003 10:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:06 a.m. by Planning Manager Oscar Orci who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, Dennis Cunningham, and David Thoms. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Oscar Orci, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Staff asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of August 6, 2003. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to approve the Minutes as submitted. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2003-783; a request of Michael Shovlin for review of development plans for a 5,150 square foot restaurant building located on the north side of Highway 111, west of Simon Drive, within the One Eleven La Guinta Shopping Center. 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the landscaping was approved under a specific plan. Staff stated yes, it is a matter Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 3. 2003 of reviewing the overall elevations. Committee Member Cunningham stated he has no objections. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt questioned the grain silo facing the Highway 111 frontage. Mr. Ken Bell, representing Lamppost Pizza, stated it is a trademark for the brewery. 4. Committee Member Thoms asked that the islands projecting into the existing parking area be no more than 1 5 feet from the curb face of the walk going north and south. The stamped concrete on the patio should be "Bomachron" which has a better product. Mr. Bell stated they were open to any suggestions. Mr. Dave Smalley. representing the Center's developer, stated there was an interior designer involved with the interior of the building, which will also include exterior and interior paving. 5. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2003-036 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2003-783, as recommended by staff and amended as follows: a. Condition added: the islands projecting into the existing parking area shall be no more than 15 feet from the curb face of the walk. b. There shall be no stamped concrete on the patio. It is suggested that a Bomachron material be used. c. All Washingtonia palms shall be skinned. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2003-785; a request of Trans West Housing, Inc. for review of architectural plans for six new prototype residential plans located on the north side of Eisenhower Drive, west of Washington Street. 1 . Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report. a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Geoff McComic, representing Trans West who gave a presentation on the project. G:lbsawyerIWPDOCSIALRCI9-3-03 WD.doc . - 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 3, 2003 2. Committee Member Thoms asked the sizes of the homes. Mr. McComic stated 2400-3550 square feet. 3. Committee Member Cunningham noted hipped roofs were being used and this is a plus. This will open up the view corridor. He asked what roof tile would be used. Mr. McComic stated the "S" and flat tile with a smooth Santa Barbara finish with a wide variety of colors. Committee Member Cunningham asked that the rock veneer match the mountain. 4. Committee Member Thoms noted this is a very prominent site. He asked if there was an entrance and wall treatment. Mr. McComic stated they had been previously approved. Planning Manager Orci noted the principal entrance was approved under a different development. Committee Members asked that staff verify the approvals for the wall and entrance. 5. Committee Member Thoms asked that a recommendation be given to the Planning Commission that the front yards have a variation in setbacks to relieve the monotony. Staff noted this is an issue the Planning Commission will be discussing. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what material would be used for the garage doors. Mr. McComic stated they will be metal roll up doors. 7. Committee Member Cunningham asked that if the perimeter wall was previously approved and if there is rock veneer, it should match the mountains. 8. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion 2003-037 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2003-785, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Condition added: Any rock veneer used shall match the mountain colors. Unanimously approved. G:\bsawyerIWPDOCS\ALRCI9-3-03 WD_doc - - 3 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 3, 2003 C. Village Use Permit 2003-018; a request of Patrick and Monica Adams for a review of architectural and landscaping plans for a 4,306 gross square foot two story office building with a residential unit in the Village located at the southwest corner of Calle Tampico and Avenida Mendoza. 1 . Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Monica Adams, the applicant, who stated she was available to answer questions. 2. Committee Member Cunningham stated the Dutch gable roof is not in keeping with the rest of the building. It is out of flow with the rest of the structure. The dormer vents will distort the look. The front massing does not work. They need to create more architecture in the gable end side by adding some articulation under the wrought iron and also something to the second window. 3. Committee Member Thoms agreed the lower end elevation is out of keeping with the rest of the structure. Discussion followed regarding different elements of the building. 4. Committee Member Thoms wanted the site plan brought back with a detailed bench and seating area that works with the landscaping. He asked if there was any illumination noted on the site plan. He asked if parking would be provided for the tenant. This is a public parking lot and yet there is a residential unit with no parking provided. Staff noted this will be reviewed and determined by the Planning Commission. Committee Member Thoms stated that on Avenida Mendoza there are planters and walls that need to be reviewed on the site plan. 3. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2003-038 recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2003-018, as recommended by staff and as amended: a. Condition added: The dutch gable roof treatment on the elevation is to be revised to match the existing roof. G:\bsawyer\WPDOCS\ALRC\9-3-03 WD.doc - ~ 4 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 3, 2003 b. Condition added: Dormer vents shall be replaced with a more compatible roof venting design. c. Condition added: Architectural detail shall be added to the south and west stairwell facades, to reduce the wall mass and provide more overall design continuity. d. Condition added: Roof tile is to be one-piece random mudded clay. e. Condition added: Exterior stucco shall be a smooth finish. f. Condition added: Windows in the upper and lower building levels shall be true divided light patterns and shall match. g. Condition added: Prior to issuance of a building permit a detailed landscaping and lighting plan shall be submitted for ALRC review. The plan shall illustrate the landscape materials to be used on the site with their location, quantities and size. Lighting shall include any building mounted exterior lighting, parking area, landscaping, fountain and walkway lighting. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: VIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on October 1, 2003. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :00 a.m. on September 3, 2003. Respectfully submitted, G:lbsawyerIWPDDCSIALRCIS.3.03 WO.doc .. 5