2001 12 05 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
December 5, 2001
10:00 a.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee
was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di lorio,
who led the flag salute.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, Dennis Cunningham, and David
Thoms.
C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Management Analyst
Debbie Power, Principal Planner Fred Baker, and Executive Secretary
Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
A. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt
to reorganize the Agenda to take Item "B" first. Unanimously approved.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio asked if there were any changes to
the Minutes of November 7, 2001. There being no corrections, it was
moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to
approve the minutes as submitted.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Capital Property Improvement Proqram 2001-011; a request of Robert
Capetz for a funding request for painting, new patio cover, tile work,
landscaping, exterior lighting, and parking lot wall for the property
located at 51-370 Avenida Bermudas, Plaza de la Fuente
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1 . Management Analyst Debbie Powell presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Committee Memtier Cunr:ngham asked if the applicant would like
to address the Committee. Mr. Mark Rascon representing Sun
Vista, gave a presentation on the project. Mr. Mark Skochil,
landscape contractor for the project gave a presentation on the
landscaping.
3. Committee Member Cunningham asked what the total cost for the
project would be. Mr. Rascon described the work to be done
would cost approximately $17,400. They are still receiving bids
for additional work they are proposing. Committee Member
Cunningham stated his concern is that it is not a patchwork job,
but that they have a complete plan for the remodeling. Mr.
Rascon stated the exterior work will be done first and the interior
as tenants are replaced.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked for the height of the wall. Mr.
Rascon stated it will be six feet. Committee Member Bobbitt
asked if the patio cover would be wood. Mr. Rascon stated yes,
as in the sample provided. Discussion followed regarding the
materials to be used and the location of the cover.
5. Committee Member Thoms asked if there was any concern in
regard to the color and the history of the building. Staff stated no.
Committee Member Thoms asked if the existing trees would be
cleaned up. Mr. Skochil stated they would all be pruned.
Committee Member Thoms asked about the runway lights and
suggested the single pagoda be used instead of the one indicated.
Also, are the existing lights to be changed? Mr. Rascon stated
they would be replaced.
6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his concern about the lights to
be used on the trees as they can cause problems after time. He
suggested using a different light. Also in regard to the landscape
beds, they needed to be properly drained.
7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion
2001-051 approving CPIP 01-011 with a score of 88.
Unanimously approved.
B. Site Development Permit 2001-719; a request of Puerta Azul Holdings
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for review of building elevations for a two story 5,274 square foot Great
House (clubhouse).
1 . Principal Planner Fred Baker presented the information contained
in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community
Development Department.
2. Committee Member Thoms asked staff to explain the stucco base.
Staff explained it was the colored band at the base of the building.
3. Committee Member Cunningham suggested the applicant use
random mudded tiles for the roof because the building is seen from
the street and it would make a more dramatic statement. Also, it
needs to have a trowel finish and the color break up on the
banding could be a problem. The windows need to be true multi-
pane and a composite garage door.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the ceramic tile on the
top of the bell tower and over the doors.
5. Mr. Steve McCormick, representing Puerta Azul gave a
presentation on the project. He explained the color base would be
on the columns for about a foot above grade.
6. Committee Member Cunningham stated the colored banding would
add to much to the building and should not be used.
7. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the plant material on top
of the arcade. Mr. McCormick stated it was not a planter, but a
bougainvillea plant growing up. Committee Member Bobbitt stated
that if the date palms were to be used, they must be healthy and
not stressed to ensure they will not drop their crowns.
8. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion
2001-052 recommending approval of Site Development Permit
2001-719, subject to the conditions:
A. Condition #1: Prior to issuance of building permits, revise
the building elevations as follows:
a. Walls will be smooth trowel plaster finish;
b. The roof tile shall be random mudded roof tile;
c. Base color on the columns shall be deleted;
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d. Multi-pane windows shall be true divided lights;
e. Delete the wood and replace with composite for the
garage door.
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/Bobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architecture and
Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on January 2, 2002.
This meeting was adjourned at 11: 12 a.m. on December 5, 2001.
Respectfully submitted,
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~~&s'AWYER, Executive Secretary
City of La Guinta, California
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