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2001 10 03 ALRC Minutes MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA October 3, 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: Dennis Cunningham and Bill Bobbitt. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Principal Planners Stan Sawa and Fred Baker, Planning Consultant Nicole Criste, 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 September 5, 2001. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to approve the minutes as submitted. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2001-671. Amendment #1; a request of Toll Bros. for review of architectural plans for one new prototype residential unit on the north side of Airport Boulevard, east of Madison Street within the Norman Golf Course 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 Cunningham asked if the applicant would like to address the commission. Mr. Gary Lemon stated he was in agreement with the staff's recommendation. n.\WPn{)rc;:.\ARI r\AT Rr:l0..~_01 wnd 1 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes October 3,2001 3. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-039 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-671, Amendment #1, subject to the conditions as recommended. B. Site Development Permit 2001-715; a request of Sean Kearney for review of architectural plans for a single family residence located at 78- 775 Lowe Drive, within Acacia. 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 stated he had a potential conflict of interest due to the proximity of his residence to this home and therefore, withdrew from the meeting. 3. There being no quorum due to the possible conflict of interest, the application was removed from the agenda and no action was taken. C. Site Development Permit 2001-714; a request of John Vuksic for elevations and landscaping plans for one retail building (Building #2) located at the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street within Point Happy Specific Plan 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 Cunningham asked if they were windows or blockout as shown on the elevations. Staff stated it was to be windows and the applicant could explain in more detail. 3. Mr. John Vuksic, representing the applicant, gave a presentation on the project. 4. Committee Member Cunningham asked what the users would be Mr. Vuksic stated so far they had a Tuxedo shop and realtor. Committee Member Cunningham stated he liked the windows on Washington Street with the pop-outs, and asked if there were any City codes that would preclude someone from advertising in the window. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated the Specific G:\WPDOCSIARLClALRCI 0-3-0 I. wpd 2 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes October 3, 200 I Plan and Sign Ordinance which restricts the amount of window advertising. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what material the window frames would be constructed of. Mr. Vuksic stated they were a sage green aluminum. 6. Committee Member Cunningham stated he had no issues and thought it would be a good addition to the center. 7. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he agreed. 8. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-040 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-714, as recommended. D. Site Development Permit 2001-708; a request of Tom Lathrop for review of building elevations and landscaping plans for a 25,240 square foot two story building located on Avenue 47, west of Adams Street within the Washington Square Specific Plan 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 Cunningham asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Tom Lathrop gave a presentation on the project. 3. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the exterior would be a sand finish. Mr. Lathrop stated it would be machine sprayed, and noted some of the ,architectural details on the building. Committee Member Cunningham stated the gables portico in the upper center appears to be light in stature in relation to the balance of the building. The columns on either side do not carry down with scale. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio asked if the Committee wanted the columns enhanced and increase the size of the quatrafoil. Committee Member Cunningham stated yes. Mr. Lathrop stated this side of the building is pushed very close to Avenue 47 so you are basically within 20 feet of the building when driving by. Across the street is residential and he was not trying to make any type of a statement, but actually playing it down. Committee Member Cunningham stated he didn't want to G:\ WPDOCSIARLClALRCI 0-3-01. wpd 3 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes October 3,2001 add detail, but that the building seemed out of balance and should have something to balance the weight of the entire building. Discussion followed regarding the roof line. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated it was a standard desert plant pallette. Some of the tree varieties are fast growing and are short rooted which tends to make them high maintenance. He would not use as many of this variety because they are high maintenance and can be a liability if not maintained. In addition, the date palms in front of the building should be bought at a younger stage because the older ones can be a liability in high traffic areas because of crown drop. The large planting areas for the shade trees are great as the trees will be healthier. Mr. Lathrop stated they were restricted on what plants they could use because of the Washington Square Specific Plan. Discussion followed on date palm trees. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-041 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-708, as recommended. a. Prior to issuance of building permit revise the south building elevation increasing the size of the portico columns and the quatrafoil to match the lower gable on either side of the main structure. E. Villaqe Use Permit 2001-010; a request of Edwin G. Cosek (Andrews Bar and Grill) for review of exterior remodeling plans for an existing one story commercial restaurant building (formerly Chez Moniquel on 0.17 acres to include outdoor patio dining, landscaping and vehicle parking areas located at 78-121 Avenida La Fonda. 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 Cunningham asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Ed Cosek stated he was available to answer any questions. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the steel tubing indicated on the patio cover. Mr. Cosek stated the steel columns would be supporting the main beam that the rafters run on. The steel G:\ WPDOCSIARLCIALRCIO-3-01.wpd 4 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes October 3,2001 beams would be covered with resawn cedar and stained to match. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what would be on top of the lattice for shade. Mr. Cosek stated it would be an open lattice. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his concern was that the wood would warp and turn. Mr. Cosek stated they would be using blocking and are adding a fascia in front. It would also be stained. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that if they were to have the open ends it should have some type of gingerbread finish. 4. Committee Member Cunningham stated he would suggest a laminated material or paralams for the patio cover. Committee Member Cunningham stated the blocking would not keep the wood from turning. The only thing he has found that works in the desert is gluilams or paralam as they will not turn and will stain well. He then asked how the existing roof ties in, or does not tie in with the existing fascia. Mr. Cosek stated they would be removing the existing fascia and run the boards back underneath. The pilasters will be stuccoed the same color as the building. They would be using lexon glass enclosures rather than wrought iron on the windows. Committee Member Cunningham stated his only concern was the use of woods and would recommend paralams be used. Discussion followed on how the roof construction would tie in. 5. Staff asked if the Committee had any concern regarding the box frame system not having lattice work above. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he had seen some that are open and are attractive if heavy enough. He asked the size of the wood. Staff stated they would be 4" X 6". 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-042 recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2001- 010 as amended: a. Para lams shall be used for the patio cover joists. F. Villaqe Use Permit 2001-012; a request of Santa Rosa Plaza, LLC for review of landscaping and architectural plans for 18 buildings "Casitas" portion of a 14 acre site to be located on the north side of Calle Tampico, between Desert Club and Avenida Bermudas. 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community G:\ WPDOCSIARLCIALRC I 0-3-01.wpd 5 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes October 3, 200 I Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the applicant would like to say anything. Mr. Dan Brown, representing the applicant, gave a presentation on the project. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked the height of the buildings. Mr. Brown stated 26 feet. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the brackets shown on the elevations and whether or not they were structural. Mr. Brown stated they were not structural and were made out of wood. Committee Member Bobbitt went over the plant list and suggested they eliminate the eucalyptus trees. Barrel Cactus are expensive and can be a liability. Committee Member Bobbitt recommended the date palms be inspected and young in age. 4. Committee Member Cunningham stated he liked the project and had no objections. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-043 recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2001- 012, as recommended. G. Site Development Permit 99-659; a request of Point Happy Ranch LLC for review of architectural and landscaping plans for a mixed use project consisting of commercial buildings and senior care living in villas and multi-tenant buildings located on the west side of Washington Street, south of Highway 111. 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 Cunningham asked if the applicant would like to address the Committee. Mr. Dennis Sunstrom, the applicant, gave a presentation on the project. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that on an existing date grove it is wise to get rid of all the older trees. The design of the buildings are dramatic and very attractive. He asked what the commercial uses would be. Mr. Sunstrom stated they would G:\WPDOCSIARLCIALRCI 0-3-01. wpd 6 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes October 3, 2001 primarily support the residential use of the facility. 4. Committee Member Cunningham stated the historical value is a private value in this case. It is a good project and he has no objections. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/ Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-044 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 99- 659, as recommended. 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 November 7,2001. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :18 a.m. on October 3, 2001. Respectfully submitted, /7 ~'z4/ pla.Lj,) .~ 7 BETV SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Guinta, California G:\ WPDOCSIARLCIALRCI 0-3.01.wpd 7