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2002 01 16 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 January 16, 2002 10:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called to order at 10:06 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di Iorio 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. Unanimously approved. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Greg Trousdell and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of December 5, 2001. 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 Develooment Permit 2000-723; a request of Rancho Capistrano Development Company for review of architectural and landscaping plans for three new Casas prototype residential plans for the property located north of Avenue 54 and east of Jefferson Street within Country Club of the Desert. 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. G:\ WPDOCSIARLC\ 1-16-02. wpd 1 -- Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes January 16,2002 2. Committee Member Thoms had no comment. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked how the garage opens. Mr. Robert Wilkinson, representing the applicant, explained. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the water conservation model. Mr. Wilkinson explained it is the type of irrigation and plants to be used. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if this was for the models or the production units as well. Staff stated the models only. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if property owners would be able to request it for their homes. Mr. Wilkinson stated it was an option they would offer. Committee Member Bobbitt expressed his concern for the maintenance. Discussion followed regarding the irrigation system. 4. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2002-001 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-723, subject to the conditions as recommended. Unanimously approved. B. Site DeveloDment Permit 2001-724; a request of Family YMCA of the Desert for review of architectural plans for a 2,626 square foot addition to the YMCA la Quinta Preschool located at 49-955 Park Avenue. 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. Mr. Felipe Fregoso, representing the applicant, stated he was available to answer any questions. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he had no objections, it is a good plan. He asked what would happen when there are no landscape plans submitted at this level. Principal Planner Stan Sawa stated that since this is a minor change, staff will review and approve the landscaping changes. 4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2002- 002 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001- 724, subject to the conditions as recommended. Unanimously approved. G:\WPDOCSIARLClI-16-02.wpd 2 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes January 16,2002 C. Site Development Permit 2001-725; a request of Carlos Gomez for Von's Supermarket for review of architectural and landscaping plans for the expansion of the Von's Supermarket located at 78-271 Highway 111 within Plaza La Quinta. 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. 2. Member Bobbitt asked about the four foot planter and the trellis. The applicant Carlos Gomez gave a presentation on the project. Bobbitt asked staff to explain their recommendation. Staff stated the landscaping in front of the cart wall was lost with the expansion and have a mural and tie in with the terrace effect. Mr. Gomez stated the decorative mosaic was intended to use a local artist for an artistic touch. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the depth and size of the parking lot planter wells and how is it determined who is responsible for the maintenance. Mr. Gomez explained there was a lot line adjustment making the expansion area part of Von's ownership. 3. Committee Member Thoms asked if the buildings next door to Von's were extending out to meet the Von's storefront. Mr. Gomez explained where it would be altered. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio asked why the Fred Sands portion of the building was being altered. Mr. Gomez stated a portion would be removed to fit it in with the Von's addition. They could lower the tower to make it not appear top heavy. Committee Member Thoms stated he has problem with the architecture on the east end and the change to the Fred Sands building. Mr. Gomez stated they are simplifying the look. Committee Member Thoms stated he would rather have the expansion more in line with the other in-line tenants. 4. Committee Member Thoms asked what plants would be removed. Mr. Gomez stated the Pepper Trees would be removed and use something more consistent with desert plants. Committee Member Thoms stated his concern on how you would remove the tree within the parking lot tree wells. Also on the plant list for trees, the Yellow Oleander in a 15 gallon tree should not be used in a parking lot. It should be eliminated from the plant list. G:IWPDOCSIARLCII-16-02. wpd 3 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes January 16,2002 5. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he concurred and as well the removal of the Sumac and suggested alternate species such as Australian Willow (Giejara parbiflora). 6. Committee Member Thoms asked that the planter be raised. 7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Bobbitt/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2002- 003 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001- 725, subject to the conditions. A. Condition 1.A. Remove "at grade". B. Condition 1.B. Eliminate the Yellow Oleander tree from the plant list and replace with Australian Willow (Giejara parbiflora) . C. Condition 1.C. The eastern most parapet wall, inclusive of the Fred Sands building, shall be redesigned so as to be in scale and design with the in-line tenants to the east and approved by the Community Development Department. Unanimously approved. D. Site Development Permit 2001-726; a request of Mike Mendoza for review of architectural and landscaping plans for a single family residence located at 47-550 Via Montana. 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. 2. Committee Member Thoms stated he may have a potential conflict of interest due to the proximity of his residence and the project site. The application was removed from the agenda. No action taken. E. Site Development Permit 2001-727; a request of La Guinta Jefferson Fifty, LLC for review of architectural plans for three new prototype residential plans located north of Avenue 50 and west of Jefferson 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. G:\ WPDOCSIARLCIl-16-02.wpd 4 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes January 16,2002 2. Committee Member Thoms asked why the cultured stone was being used. Mr. Michel Kaufman, representing the applicant, stated to provide architectural articulation. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he agreed with changing the hip roof to the gable. The market place will dictate what will sell. He agrees with staff's recommendations and add the wood composite to the trellis beams as well. 4. Committee Member Thoms stated that the trellis and posts could be beefed up to look heavier. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the window treatment using the vinyl doors, it looks flat. He would suggest adding a plant-ons to give a depth. Mr. Kaufman stated there are plant-ons proposed. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Bobbitt/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2002- 004 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001- 727. A. Condition #2.B.: Add trellis beams as a composite material. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None 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 March 13, 2002. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :01 a.m. on January 15, 2002. Respectfully submitted, G:\ WPDOCSIARLC\ 1-16-02. wpd 5