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2003 07 02 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 July 2, 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: 12 a.m. by Planning Manager Oscar Orci who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and David Thoms. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to excuse Committee Member Cunningham. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Oscar Orci, Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Staff asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of June 4, 2003. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to approve the Minutes as submitted. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2003-774; a request of Michael Shovlin for review of development plans for a 5,306 square foot restaurant building (Thai Smile) located at 78-902 Highway 111, within the One Eleven La Guinta Shopping Center. 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. I Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee July 2, 2003 2. Committee Member Thoms suggested the trash enclosure be moved to a central trash station to have one central area. In regard to the handicap walkway connection, he would suggest the applicant simulate what was done at the Lowe's site. He has a concern regarding the entry treatment. Staff explained his entry was a similar treatment used throughout the Center. The applicant indicated the location of the trash enclosure and explained the reasoning behind where it was located. Committee Member Thoms stated he had no problem with the location of the trash enclosure as long as the gates were screened so you could not see through them. 3. Committee Member Thoms stated the peeler poles needed to be removed. The building should be designed to resemble the use of the occupant. Mr. Brandon Wood stated he had requested to build the building to consistent with the Center. They wanted a gable roof to make the entry more distinguished. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he would like to see a little more variety to the Center. 5. Committee Member Thoms asked that the outside patio have an upgraded surface material. Some kind of design and upgraded stamped concrete material for the floor. A landscape architect could be creative in this area. Also, there should be some type of provision for shade such as umbrellas. Mr. Wood stated the area is completely covered. 6. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2003-026 approving Site Development Permit 2003-774, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Condition added: Design changes to the building entry with some exterior architectural changes to distinguish the use. b. Condition added: Paving on the patio shall be upgraded. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2003-777; a request of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for review of development plans for the conversion of I G:IWPDOCSIARLCI7-2-03 WD.doc - 2- Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee July 2, 2003 a 3,192 square foot house to a Youth Center located at 46-895 Highway Palms. 1. Planning Manager Oscar Orci presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Father Jack Barker, representing the Church, who gave a presentation on the project and introduced Brian Devlin contractor, and Joe Barick, Pastoral Associate. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt clarified which elevation would be facing the street. 3. Committee Member Thoms asked if the transition from the Church parking lot to the house was adequate with just a few steps. Father Barker explained the slope and grading including the ramp for handicap access. Committee Member Thoms asked about the elevation changes between the patio area and Highland Palms Drive. Mr. Devlin explained the retaining wall was approximately 30 inches above the street. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated it was an excellent presentation and should be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. 5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2003-027 approving Site Development Permit 2003-777, as recommended by staff. Unanimously approved. C. Village Use Permit 2003-016; a request of Frank Glynn for review of architectural and landscaping plans for a two story, six unit apartment building located on the east side of Avenida Martinez, south of Calle Tampico. 1. Planning Manager Oscar Orci presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Mr. Frank Glynn, architect for the project, who gave a presentation on the project. G:IWPDOCSIARLCI7-2-03 WD.doc - 3- Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee July 2, 2003 2. Committee Member Thoms asked Mr. Glynn to explain the stairway entrance. Mr. Glynn explained you entered behind the colonnade. Committee Member Thoms asked about the iron railings for the upstairs units and where the patios were located for the downstairs units. Mr. Glynn explained the balconies are above on the opposite side of where the patios are located. Committee Member Thoms expressed his concern that the balconies would become storage areas for the tenants and he would like to see the balconies have a minimum three feet high wall and then the railing. Mr. Rael, developer, stated they have strict rules governing how the tenants will maintain their units and this will not be an issue. 3. Committee Member Thoms stated the lawn area should be researched to see what the area could better be used for by the tenants. Something that could enhance the area. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt noted the jasmine appears to be planted on the lawn area on the plans. He would replace the star jasmine with a different plant such as a "Little John" or "Mexican Heather". Also, the Dacaliferia palms should be young and healthy. He would recommend using the Washatonia variety instead. Committee Members noted the design changes and complimented the applicant on his project. 5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2003-028 approving Village Use Permit 2003- 028, as recommended by staff and amended: Condition added: The balconies shall have a three foot wall to enclose the balcony with a six inch railing. The planter beds shall be delineated. Replace the Star Jasmine and date palms with appropriate material Condition added: Condition added: Unanimously approved. D. Site Development Permit 2003-775; a request of Washington 111, Ltd., for review of architectural and conceptual landscaping plans for the second phase of Washington Park Commercial Center generally G:\WPDOCSIARLC\7-2-03 WD.doc - 4- Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee July 2, 2003 bounded by Highway 111, Avenue 47, Washington Street, and Adams Street. 1 . Planning Manager Oscar Orci presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Mr. Mark Kazz, of KKE Architectez, Bill Sanchez owner's representative, and Hal Hall, who gave a presentation on the project. 6. Committee Member Thoms stated there was to be a notable landscaping treatment at the major entries to the Center. Mr. Kazz noted the landscape areas on the plans. Committee Member Thoms stated there are nine parking stalls that are adjacent to the sidewalk in front of the buildings and he would like to see them moved from the front of the building. Staff stated they would check on their required number of parking spaces and see if they can be eliminated. 7. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2003-029 approving Site Development Permit 2003-775, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Condition added: Nine parking stalls shall be eliminated from the front of the buildings and allow for some outdoor seating spaces in front of Sub-majors 2 and 3. Unanimously approved. E. Water Efficient Ordinance; a request of the City for review of proposed water efficient landscaping guidelines. 1 . Planning Manager Oscar Orci presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department 2. Committee Member Thoms gave an explanation of a possible alternative to the tree wells. G:\WPOOCSIARLCI7-2-03 WO.doc - 5 - Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee July 2, 2003 3. Committee Member Bobbitt gave a presentation on tree growth within tree wells and the room necessary to allow the trees to grow in a parking lot. 4. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2003-030 recommending approval of the Water Efficiency Ordinance with the recommendation that staff and Committee Members hold discussions regarding tree well alternatives for parking lots. 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 Bobbitt/Thoms to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on August 6, 2003. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :48 a.m. on July 2, 2003. tfully submitted, A ~~ €;;;;:tive Secretary G:IWPDDCSIARLCI7-2-03 WD_doc - 6-