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2001 11 07 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 November 7,2001 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, and David Thoms. Committee Member Dennis Cunningham arrived at 10: 19. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Planning Consultant Nicole Criste, Associate Planner Michele Rambo, 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 October 3, 2001. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to approve the minutes as submitted, with Committee Member Thoms abstaining. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2001-720; a request of Rancho Capistrano Development Corporation for review of architectural and landscaping plans for a new casitas prototype residential plan 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. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if there would be any architectural detail on the right elevation. Mr. Robert Wilkinson, G:\WPDOCSIARLC\MinI1-7-01.wpd 1 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes November 7, 2001 representing Rancho Capistrano, stated there is no detail as there is no exposure on that side. Staff stated there is a stucco popout on the top of each window. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if this was the elevation that would face the adjoining unit. Mr. Wilkinson stated that was correct. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the Date Palm Trees would be used in areas of low traffic in case there would be crown drop. He also stated trees need to have more space or they can cause problems later on. He would like to see the trees far enough away from hardscape so potential cracking of hard surfaces is minimized. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the Bottle trees were messy and a different variety should be used. 6. Committee Member Thoms asked about plant material for the trellis as there needed to be some type of material that would grow on the columns/trellis. 7. Committee Member Cunningham stated architecturally it fits with the site and he agrees with staff's recommendation. 8. Committee Member Thoms recommended using a two piece tile that would look better. It is not mortared or clay but rather an upgrade to give a better appearance. 9. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-045 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-720, subject to the conditions as revised: A. Condition #3: Trees shall be planted a minimum of four feet from hardscape or buildings. The Bottle tree shall be replaced with a different variety of tree. B. Condition #4: Unanimously approved. C. Site Development Permit 2001-719; a request of Puerta Azul Holdings for review of building elevations and landscaping plans for four prototype resort villa units with two facades each located at 57-325 Madison. G:\WPDOCSIARLClMinll.7-01.wpd 2 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes November 7, 2001 1. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked staff to identify the location. Staff stated it is the old sculpture park and this project was approved last year. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the small unit and was it within the allowed requirements. Staff stated it is a resort use and under the Specific Plan it is allowed. They will not be time share or factional units. 3. Mr. Steve McCormick, RNM Architect Planners for the project, gave a presentation on the project and handed out a new rendering of the project. 4. Committee Member Cunningham stated it was a fresh approach with the use of clustering and curbing streets creating a village atmosphere. Staff explained the tract map has been approved. 5. Committee Member Thoms asked if the garage doors were constructed of wood. Mr. McCormick stated they would be roll up doors but made of a wood material. Committee Member Thoms asked how this project is monitored to keep it from becoming a residential community. Staff stated it is monitored under the Specific Plan and Code Compliance. It is governed by the CC&R's. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his concern over the lack of parking and asked for a definition of the "Great House" Mr. McCormick stated it is a clubhouse and the plans were being revised and would be submitted at a later date to the ALRC. Committee Member Bobbitt asked where the retention basins would be located. Staff explained. 7. Committee Member Thoms stated it was a nice project. 8. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the partial two story was within the height limits. Staff stated it was and Mr. McCormick stated there would be about a quarter of the number built. 9. Committee Member Cunningham stated they should look at a wood composite material for the roll-up doors. 10. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by G:\WPDOCSIARLClMinll-7-0I.wpd 3 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes November 7, 2001 Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-046 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-720, subject to the conditions as recommended. C. Site Development Permit 2001-718; a request of Sedona Homes for review of architectural and landscaping plans for three new prototype residential units with three facades each located at the southeast corner of Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50. 1. Associate Planner Michele Rambo 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 applicant would like to address the Committee. Mr. Lance Alacano, representing Sedona Homes, gave a presentation on the project. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the material to be used on the gates and suggested metal be used on both gates. Mr. Alacano stated they had decided to use metal on all gates. 4. Committee Member Thoms stated he is not a favor of this type of architecture and asked if they would be using clay roofs. Mr. Alacano stated it was the smooth stucco with clay tile roofs. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion 2001-047 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-719, as amended. A. Side yard gates shall be wrought iron. D. Site Development Permit 2001-717; a request of KSL Development Corporation for review of architectural and landscaping plans for a merchant builder welcome center in PGA West to be located at the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 54 1. Associate Planner Michele Rambo 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 applicant had any comments. Mr. Bill Dodds, representing KSL Development Corporation, gave a presentation on the project. He agreed with staff's recommendation but was looking at a plaster or other G:IWPDOCSIARLCIMinll-7-0I.wpd 4 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes November 7, 2001 material for the wall that would be removable. 3. Committee Member Cunningham asked if this was temporary and how long it would be there. Mr. Dodds stated two years and have support from two HOA's. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if vines or some other plant material would be used on the south side of the building. Mr. Dodds explained what was proposed. 5. Committee Member Cunningham stated that with a temporary building it is hard to dress it up architecturally. As proposed it should work, but he is hesitant because of the temporary use. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the trees at the old location. Mr. Dodds stated some of the trees would be relocated to this site. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his only objection is that the building looks like a box and the more you can hide it with landscaping the better it will be. 7. Committee Member Thoms asked why the Date Palms were not proposed at the entrance. Committee Member Bobbitt stated this has been a concern of his because of the potential for a crown to drop if the older palms are used. Committee Thoms stated the Washingtonia Robusta does not carry the strength needed at the entrance and suggested using a Phoenix Dactifilera of a decent size. 8. Committee Member Thoms stated he does not like to see a box without a roof on it and suggested a hip roof be used for the building. 9. Committee Member Cunningham stated it is a temporary modular which should be considered. The applicant could spend more on the landscaping and remove the attraction from the building. Discussion followed regarding the look of the building and landscaping alternatives to dress it up. 10. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion 2001-048 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-717, as revised. G:\WPDOCSIARLClMinll-7-0I.wpd 5 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes November 7, 2001 A. Condition #2: Prior to issuance of a building permit, the landscape plan shall indicate that the proposed Date Palms shall be inspected by a landscape architect to assure suitability of the area and the trees shall be of the same size and height. E. Villaqe Use Permit 2001-013; a request of La Guinta Grill for review of architectural and landscaping plans for three office buildings on an existing restaurant site to be located on the east side of Avenida Bermudas between Calle Cadiz and Calle Barcelona. 1. Planning Consultant Nicole Criste 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 applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Steward Woodward gave a presentation on the project. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he liked the project and asked about the Olive Tree as to whether it was new and asked that it be fruitless variety. 4. Committee Member Thoms stated he also concurred with the design comments. His concern was the design of the parking lot he would like to see a material other than plant material that could be walked on in the planters. At the island end the planter shall be no more than 15 feet in length. 5. Committee Member Cunningham stated he also liked the project. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2001-049 recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2001- 013 as amended: a. Condition #2: Use Olen Europaea "Wilson Olive" (fruitless) tree. Use rock or Palm Springs Gold that can be within the Parking lot planter. Landscape planters at the end stalls shall be no more than 15 feet in length. b. Condition #3: F. Site Development Permit 2001-711; a request of RLF Development for G:\WPDOCSIARLClMinll-7-0I.wpd 6 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes November 7, 2001 review of architectural and landscaping plans for a neighborhood commercial shopping center consisting of a supermarket and multiple ancillary buildings located at the southeast corner of A venue 52 and Jefferson Street. 1. Planning Consultant Nicole Criste 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 applicant would like to address the Committee. Mr. Tim Bartlett, representing the applicant, gave a presentation on the project. He corrected the staff report in that the material on the archway would be a racked stucco. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he liked the raked look and asked if it would be a different color. Mr. Bartlett stated yes to give it a wood look. Committee Member Bobbitt asked the distance between the columns and the store front. Mr. Bartlett stated 12 to 16 feet. They agree with the wrought iron detail as requested by staff. In regard to the drug store, there have an issue the store entry design as requested by staff. They would suggest squaring off the entry. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked staff what their objection was. Staff explained the center is a symmetrical design which does not lend itself to this design. Therefore, staff did not think this would blend in with the rest of the arcade. 5. Committee Member Cunningham stated there may be some issues on the overall architecture but he would not concentrate on one site. He believes that architecture done well works, therefore, he does not have a set standard for architecture he prefers for the City. This project is clean, contemporary and nothing should be added to it. 6. Committee Member Thoms stated he agreed that it should be kept simple. He would however, like to see the drugstore redesigned. 7. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what the homes on the east and south would see. He agrees it does not need any architectural details added. In regard to the drugstore, it does need something, but you have to be careful not to interfere with the drive through G:\WPDOCSIARLClMinll-7-0I.wpd 7 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes November 7, 2001 and parking. 8. Mr. Dick Franz, developer of the site, asked if they could redesign the drugstore and bring it back. Discussion followed regarding design alternatives. 9. Committee Member Thoms asked that the island ends also be reduced to 15 feet. 10. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/ Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-050 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-711, as revised: A. Conditions #2, #3 and #5: deleted. B. Condition #5: The entry of the drug store building shall be squared on the corner and consistent with the supermarket building design. 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 December 5, 2001. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :52 a.m. on November 7, 2001. Respectfully submitted, c.--/ ~' ~?! ,/ ,_ .. 'L"j /~ / E\ T~AWYER, ~ve Secretary City &a Quinta, California G;\WPDOCSIARLClMinll-7-01.wpd 8