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2003 08 06 ALRC Minutes MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Ouinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Ouinta, CA August 6, 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, Associate Planners Greg Trousdell and Martin Magana, 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 July 2, 2003. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to approve the Minutes as submitted. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2003-778; a request of Centex Destination Properties for review of prototype resort residential housing units which range in size from 1,300 square feet to over 2,000 square feet in one and two story designs for a 280-unit development on 44.61 acres located west of Eisenhower Drive at Coachella Drive. 1 . Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Forrest Haag, representing the applicant, who introduced Steve Mudge of Centex Destination Properties, and William Hezmalhalch and Diane Hesse architects for the project, who gave a presentation on the project. Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee August 6, 2003 2. Committee Member Cunningham complimented the applicant on the presentation and project. 3. Committee Member Thoms asked if the units were rentals or for purchase. Ms. Hesse explained all the units were for purchase, similar to the La Quinta Hotel Resort units. The units in the center of the project can also be rented out by the owners, or put in the pool for rentals at the La Quinta Hotel. Committee Member Thoms asked the applicant to explain how a "lockout" unit. Ms. Hesse explained that each unit is owned by one owner, but there is a section of the unit that is able to be locked off from the other section. The owner is then able to rent either section separate from the other and ultimately have two renters, if they want. 4. Committee Member Thoms asked what edge treatment would be used to the north of the project. Mr. Haag stated there is a block wall and Mr. Hezmalhalch explained there is a 150 foot setback on the east and in some cases there is landscaping, maybe a garage access, or a roadway. There is a 60-foot setback from the mountain edge and transitions with landscaping. There is an area-wide trails system that follows along the mountain edge as well. Committee Member Thoms asked what was proposed for the property to the south. Mr. Haag stated currently there will be a wall until the owner develops the site. Depending on what the La Quinta Hotel, the owner, chooses to do with the site, it may have some recreational uses that will be used by both developments. 5. Committee Member Thoms asked how many units would not have garages. Mr. Mudger stated all units have garages. The townhouse all have two car garages, all other units have one car attached, or detached garages, or covered carports. In addition, a portion of the additional parking areas will be covered. They will be constructed to be architecturally compatible with the units. Committee Member Thoms was concerned as to who would be responsible for maintaining the landscaping. Mr. Mudge stated it would be maintained by the homeowners' association. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt noted some trees that should be eliminated from the plant list due to the large amount of tree litter and the maintenance. G:\WPOOCS\ARLC\B-6-Q3 WO.doc - - 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee August 6, 2003 7. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2003-031 approving Site Development Permit 2003- 778, as recommended by staff and amended as follows: a. Condition added: The following trees shall be eliminated from the plant list: Fraxinus Uhdei (Evergreen Ash). Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle). Olea europaea (Olive). Ulmus parvifolia (Elm). and Brachychiton populneus (Bottle Tree). Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2003-779; a request of M.D.S. Consulting for Nadador, LLC, for review of one prototype single story house plan, private clubhouse building and common area landscaping for a 32 unit residential development on approximately 21.3 acres located southeast corner of PGA Boulevard and Avenue 54. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Mr. Forrest Haag, representing the applicant, who introduced Mr. Frank Stoltz, South Coast Architects, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Cunningham noted the comment regarding individual window panes where they will use the "snap-on" style. He would prefer they not use the "snap-on grid" windows. Planning Manager Oscar suggested it state true divided light. Committee Member Cunningham asked that the roof be composed of a single, one piece, mudded tile. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked that the same trees eliminated from the prior project be eliminated from this project. He also asked if the welcome center would be removed. Mr. Haag stated yes. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if they would be required to have another well site. Mr. Haag stated the well site was dedicated a long time ago, but has not been used. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the water retention would be on the interior of the project. Mr. Haag stated that was correct. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if there would G:\WPDOCS\ARLC\8-6-03 WD.doc - - 3 be access to the existing well site, where the telephone equipment is, from the interior of the project. Mr. Haag stated yes, there would be. 4. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion 2003-032 approving Site Development Permit 2003-779, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Condition added: Window panes shall not be the "snap- on grid" windows, but rather the true divided light b. Condition added: Roof material shall be composed of a single, one piece, mudded tile. c. Condition added: Decorative chimney caps shall be used. d. Condition added: The following trees shall be eliminated from the plant list: Fraxinus Uhdei (Evergreen Ash), Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle), Olea europaea (Olive), Ulmus parvifolia (Elm), and Brachychiton populneus (Bottle Tree). Unanimously approved. C. Site Development Permit 2003-782; a request of Madison Estates, LLC for review of three prototype house plans and landscaping for a 76-lot single family development on 29 + acres located on the north side of Avenue 58 and Y, mile west of Madison Street. 1 . Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Steve Cameron of Southwest Construction, and Chris Dyson of Madison Estates, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Cunningham complimented the applicant on the project. 3. Committee Member Thoms asked if they were using stamped concrete driveways. Mr. Cameron stated they were proposing to use the stamped, Bell Garden material which would be a paver, and acid-wash concrete bands. They want to give the homeowner a choice of pavement material. Committee Member Thoms recommended they not use the traditional stamped concrete, but instead use concrete that is implanted with bominite the material using the rubber mats. Mr. Cameron stated they would not. Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee August 6, 2003 4. Committee Member Bobbitt commented. that they pay a lot of attention to the vapor barriers on their slabs as well as the sand bases. In regard to the cement, he would recommend they use the 3,000 pound or better. They have had a lot of problems due to the salty nature of the soil. Mr. Cameron stated they are doing a lot of testing to ensure no problems. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the materials to be used on the trellis. Mr. Cameron stated they are doing the same as what has been done by Toll Brothers. They will also be using the cedar garage doors with a pretreated finish material, so there will be no warping. For the trellis they are using Douglas fir, but they want the Stone Creek look with the cracks and twisting of the wood. 5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion 2003-033 approving Site Development Permit 2003-782, as recommended by staff and as amended: a. Condition added: Stamped concrete shall not be used for the driveways. Unanimously approved. D. Site Development Permit 2003-780 and 2003-781; a request of Code Murphy, LLC/Kleine Building and Development for review of architectural and landscaping plans for two, single story office buildings within the La Guinta Corporate Centre located southeast of the corner of Corporate Centre Drive and Commerce Court. 1 . Assistant Planner Martin Magana presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Neil Kleine, developer, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Thoms stated he would prefer a different color be used on the buildings. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt concurred as he thought the color would date the building. G:\WPDOCS\ARLC\8-6-03 WD.doc - - 5 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee August 6, 2003 4. Committee Member Thoms asked that the cobble stone be eliminated from the triangular planters and they be a more simple design. 5. Committee Member Cunningham stated that when you float the columns, the area under the columns becomes a nuisance. Mr. Kleine explained how they would be constructed. 6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to adopt Minute Motions 2003-034 and 2003-035 approving Site Development Permit 2003-780 and Site Development Permit 2003-781, respectively, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Condition added: The two major colors shall be changed to a more conservative color scheme. b. Condition added: The triangular islands in front of the building shall have a more simple design. Unanimously approved. E. Site Development Permit 2003-784; a request of Toll Brothers, Inc./RNM Architects for review of architectural and landscaping plans for 50, two story condominium units located on the east side of Jefferson Street, south of Pomelo, within Mountain View Country Club. 1. Associate Planner Martin Magana presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department Department and introduced Mr. Gary Lemon of Mountain View and Rick Blackshere, RNM Architects. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if these units were included in the original Specific Plan. Staff stated yes. Committee Member Bobbitt stated they need to be sensitive to not block any views and decrease the property values from the single- family homes in proximity. Mr. Gary Lemon stated the CC&R's discloses the condos to the homeowners. Rick Blackshere, RNM Architects, gave a presentation on the architecture. G:\WPOOCS\ARLC\8-6-03 WO.doc - - 6 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee August 6, 2003 3, Committee Member Thoms asked staff to explain the circulation of the project, which they did, 4, Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the material on the windows was a composite. Mr. Blackshere stated they were. 5. Committee Member Cunningham asked what material would be used on the courtyards. Mr. Blackshere stated it would be pavers. 6. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2003-036 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2003-784, as recommended. 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 September 3, 2003. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :48 a.m. on August 6, 2003. Respectfully submitted, ~ A WYER, Executive Secretary G:\WPDOCS\ARLC\8-6-03 WO.doc - - 7