2005 09 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
September 7, 2005
10:00 a.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee
was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by staff.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, and David Thoms. It was
moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to
excuse Committee Member Christopher
C. Staff present: Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Andrew
Mogensen, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III.
CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Staff asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of August 3,
2005. There being no changes, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to approve the Minutes as
submitted. Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Site Development Permit 2005-840; a request of Michael Shovlin for
consideration of architecture and conceptual landscaping plans for a
pet shop, supply, and grooming retail commercial building within the
One Eleven La Ouinta Center, bounded by Highway 111, Washington
Street and Adams Street.
1 . Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced David
Smalley, who gave a presentation on the project.
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2. Committee Member Thoms asked why staff was recommending
the trash enclosure be relocated. Staff explained. Committee
Member Thoms stated it should be parallel to the loading dock
and the air conditioning units screened from visibility.
3. Committee Member Thoms asked where the green color would
be used. Staff noted the location on the site plan.
4. Committee Member Thoms asked about the planting adjacent to
the columns on the existing sites and should be repeated on this
building directly adjacent to the columns with vertical elements
such as bougainvillea.
5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the planters that were
located at the west end. It is too plain and should be tied to the
parking lot to add it to this building.
6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adopt
Minute Motion 2005-029 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2005-840, as recommended and amended:
a. Trash enclosure to be relocated.
b. The air conditioning units shall be screened.
c. Plant material shall be added between the columns
Unanimously approved.
B. Site Development Permit 2005-837; a request of NO La Quinta
Partners, LLC for consideration of architectural and landscape plans for
a guard house (caretakers residence), for the property located on the
south side of Avenue 52, midway between Madison Street and
Monroe Avenue, within The Madison Club.
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. Staff introduced John
Gamlin and Cindy Zamora, representing the applicant.
2. Committee Member Thoms questioned the USe of the Star
Jasmine and asked what sizes were to be used. Mr. John
Gamlin stated they would be five gallon plants.
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3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the Star Jasmine will not do
well in the summer months and suggested a substitute. Mr.
Gamlin stated they are using a horticulturalist and would
confirm with her. Committee Member Bobbitt commended the
design of the building.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the fireplace element would
be functioning. Mr. Gamlin stated it would.
5. Committee Member Thoms stated the Star Jasmine should be a
five gallon in size and seven feet on center; the Rosemary
should also be five and less than 12 feet.
6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the overhangs should be
eliminated at the entry or increased the height.
7. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt
Minute Motion 2005-030 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2005-837, as recommended and amended:
a. Ground cover shall be five gallon and planted closer
together and substitute the Star Jasmine with an
alternative.
Unanimously approved.
C. Site Development Permit 2005-838; a request of Bill Sanchez, for
consideration of architectural and conceptual landscaping plans for a
retail commercial building featuring one sub-major unit and ten minor
units within Washington Park Commercial Center, the property
bounded by Highway 111, Avenue 47, Washington Street and Adams
Street.
1 . Associate Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced Bill
Sanchez, representing the applicant, who gave a presentation
on the project.
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2. Committee Member Thoms stated the planting area next to the
parking lot is not a problem for the handicapped spaces. In
regard to head-in or slant stalls, there is usually an 18-inch
space back of the curb to allow pedestrians space to step
without interfering with the plantings.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the planting areas should be
at least 6-feet by 8-feet to give the plant material a chance to
grow. If the 18-inch space is used, the planting bed area
should not be reduced. Mr. Sanchez stated they could stripe
the area.
4. Committee Member Thom suggested another handicap space be
added as well as a stripe to the east. Mr. Sanchez stated the
sidewalk is too narrow to accommodate a ramp, so handicap
space was added to accommodate the handicap person. They
would not have the room to add the additional space.
5. Committee Member Bobbitt stated it should only be needed at
the end stalls. Mr. Sanchez stated they would be adding six
inches to the curb to make the 18 inches.
6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the trash enclosure should
be aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Sanchez stated it will be
consistent with what exists. He noted the location is the only
space where they can put the enclosure. Staff noted the
capacity needs to be increased as well.
7. Committee Member Thoms asked staff to explain the concern
regarding the loading area. Staff explained more detail was
needed as it was to be used in conjunction with the other major
building.
8. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he concurred with staff
regarding the stem wall on the area that protrudes in the
retention basin. Mr. Sanchez stated he had met with the Public
Works Department and they suggested using a pilaster to retain
the volume needed for the retention basin. Committee Member
Bobbitt stated he would prefer there be no overhang as it is
. more than likely it will not be maintained. Additional planting
will be needed as well to break up the building. Alternative
designs were discussed.
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9. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he concurred with staff's
recommendation in regard to the awnings and trellises. Mr.
Sanchez stated canopies and trellises will be over the
storefronts. Staff noted they need a shade cloth or something
added to give more shade. Mr. Sanchez was concerned that
the cloth would detract from the appearance.
10. Committee Member Thoms suggested tightening up the
distance between the beam members to provide shade. In
regard to the plantings on the southeast elevation along the
walkway, a tree form is needed along the back side of the
Buildings 4 and 5.
11 . There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt
Minute Motion 2005-031 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2005-838, as recommended and as
follows:
a. A 12 inch band of concrete shall be added on the parking
stalls.
b.. Trees shall be added to the back of Building 4.
c. Additional wood members shall be added to the trellises
to give shade.
d. A stem wall shall be used on the rear of Sub-Major 5
adjacent to the retention basin with landscape material to
hide the building.
Unanimously Approved.
D. Site Development Permit 2005-8342 a request of KB Homes Coastal,
Inc., for consideration of architectural plans for six prototypical
residential plan types for use in Tract 31732, the property located at
the southeast corner of Monroe Street and Avenue 60.
1. Principle Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced Ty
Mangrum and Cecil Hernandez, who gave a presentation on the
project.
2. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he has a problem with the
density of the tract.
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3. Committee Member Thoms stated each unit's architecture is all
right, but he has a problem with there being a series of two
stories with ten feet between them. Staff clarified the garage
location dictates the distance between the houses.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the two stories are too
massive. Mr. Mangrum explained the two story units would be
on the interior of the tract and the single story houses would be
along the perimeter streets. He went on to explain the design
of the units. The two story units are two bedroom with a loft.
It is not the entire structure that is two story; they are tiered.
Committee Member Bobbitt stated he was concerned with the
massiveness. There is no variation in the height of all the
houses. Discussion followed regarding the house designs.
5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if wood fencing would be
used in the rear yards. Mr. Mangrum stated they do intend to
use wood in the sideyards.
6. Committee Member Thoms stated wood should not be used.
He has no problem with the individual architecture, but
recommends the Planning Commission look at the issue of all
two story units with the alley.
7. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adopt
Minute Motion 2005-032 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2005-842, as recommended and as
follows:
a. Planning Commission be made aware of the Committee's
concern regarding the two story units being all located
next to each other.
Unanimously Approved.
E. Site Development Permit 2005-841; a request of K. Hovnanian
Homes, for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for
seven prototypical residential plan types for use in Tract 32398, for
the property located northeast of the intersection of Monroe Street
and Avenue 60.
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1 . Principle Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced Susan
Banel, K Hovnanian Companies, and Ms. Kim Castruita who
gave a presentation on the project.
2. Committee Member Thoms asked if the two story and single
story houses would be side by side. Staff explained the plan
layout.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the setback in regard
to landscaping on the alley. A six foot setback for the garages
is required. Committee Member Bobbitt stated as long as the
garages do not line up; that there is some undulation and room
for the trees.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if they would be using wood
fencing and split face overlap. Ms. Castruita stated they
normally use slump stone or precise block. Committee Member
Bobbitt stated he would prefer slump stone. Community
Development Director Doug Evans suggested they use a sack
finish and play with different finishes. Ms. Castruita suggested
using both for effect or banding.
5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the perimeter wall
columns. Ms. Banel stated they would be a straight or
decorative block.
6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adopt
Minute Motion 2005-033 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2005-841 for the architectural elements,
as recommended and as follows:
a. Perimeter wall pilasters would be straight or decorative
block with a mortar type cap.
Unanimously Approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and
Landscaping Review Committee to a meeting to be held on October 5, 2005. This
meeting was adjourned at 11 :57 p.m. on September 7, 2005.
Respectfully submitted,
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