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2005 05 04 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 May 4, 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: 1 0 a.m. by Principal Planner Fred Baker. B. Committee Members present: Frank Christopher, Bill Bobbitt, and David Thoms. C. Staff present: Principal Planners Stan Sawa and Fred Baker, Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit 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 April 6, 2005. There being no changes, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to approve the Minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2005-835; a request of Stamko Development Co. for consideration of architectural and conceptual landscaping plans for a multi-tenant retail store consisting of 23,000 square feet for the property located at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road within the Centre at La Ouinta commercial development. 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. Staff introduced Chris Clarke, Russ Beckner, and Dave Street, the architect, who gave a presentation on the project. G:IWPDDCSIALRCI5-4-05 ALRC.doc Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 4, 2005 2. Committee Member Thoms stated he was concerned about this type of building at this corner. The building at this corner should have a lot of attention. The "spoilers" that stick up need to be removed. Ms. Clarke stated it was an element that was carried throughout the Center; however, it could be removed. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he does not like the boxy look of the entire Center as well as the steel element. He does agree however, they cannot change the theme in midstream. 4. Committee Member Christopher stated that as far as streetscape, it is a poor design. The question is whether or not to carryon a bad design or change it. He suggested stack stone or something be added to give it character. The design criteria have been established with a design this Committee does not like, but staff's suggestions for this building are good. He is not opposed to the colors on the accent steel element, but the streetscape of the building needs to be enhanced. He agrees with staff's recommendations. 5. Committee Member Thoms agreed the horizontal blue spoilers should be eliminated. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt agreed with the addition of wainscot or stack stone. Staff stated it was not their intention to change the footprint, just to add some detail. 7. Ms. Clarke gave a description of the proposed landscaping to enhance the east, west, and south elevations. 8. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about Figure #13 on the landscape plans. There appear to be three tree wells; why was the fourth left out? Ms. Clarke stated she didn't know, but would ask the landscape architect. 9. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Christopher//Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2005-014 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2005-835, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Deeper window recesses, bringing out the awnings; G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\5-4-05 ALRC.doc 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 4, 2005 b. The blue horizontal spoilers (metal beams), shall be removed; c. Provide additional stack stone/natural wainscoting on parts of the front elevation of the building. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2005-827; a request of Colbourn-Currier-NolI Architecture for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a 136,000 square foot retail store and a gas station located on the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road. 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 the applicants Steve Kellogg, landscape architect, and Bill Currier. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he had no problem with the landscaping design. He did ask about the 18" header board with decomposed granite (DG); his experience has been that it looks terrible and is not well maintained. He recommends taking the lawn to the curb and moving the spray heads 18 inches back from the curb. Mr. Kellogg stated CVWD requires them to use a header board to keep the water from running into the street. Committee Member Bobbitt recommended the pits be eliminated. Also, the Buxus Microphilla Japonica will not do well. The date palms should not be used in any pedestrian traffic area. The Jacaranda and Ulmus parriflora will be deciduous and he would not recommend them. 3. Committee Member Thoms asked that the Jacaranda be eliminated. Also, the front yard 18-inch strip should be redesigned to be meandering and widened if they are required to keep it with DG and some groundcover in the widened areas. 4. Committee Member Christopher commended the redesign of the units. He has no problem with the two-story street front on the one-story, because the garage takes up too much of the elevation. He would suggest radiusing the top of the garage door sill on every third one-story unit. 5. Committee Member Thoms noted the one plan is very weak from the street. The applicant gave a description of the unit G:\WPDDeS\ALRe\5-4-05 ALRe.doc 3 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 4, 2005 stating the casitas hides the entry. The casita is hipped all around. 6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Thoms/Christopher to adopt Minute Motion 2005-015 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2004-827, as recommended by staff and as amended: a. The sprinkler heads shall be 18 inches from the curb with turf between heads and curbs. If the 18 inch gravel border is required by CVWD, the 18 inch strip shall be meandering with some groundcover in widened areas. b. Recommended the Pinus Eldarica, Buxus Microphilla Japonica, Jacaranda and Ulmus parriflora be eliminated from the plant list. c. On the front loaded one-story units, for every third unit the garage door appearance shall be varied. Unanimously approved. C. Site Development Permit 2005-828; a request of Colbourn-Currier-NolI Architecture for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a 136,000 square foot retail store and a gas station located on the southwest corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road. 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 the applicants Steve Kellogg, landscape architect and Bill Currier. 2. Committee Member Christopher asked about the five rectangular pads in the center. The applicant identified them as home sites that back up to the putting green. On the architectural plans, the softened eyebrow makes a big difference on the streetscape. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt commended the applicant on the site plan. He asked what area was to be maintained by the HOA. The applicant explained. 4. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Bobbitt/Christopher to G:IWPDOCSIALRCI5-4-05 ALRC.doc 4 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 4, 2005 adopt Minute Motion 2005-016 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2004-828, as recommended by staff and as amended: a. The sprinkler heads shall be 18 inches from the curb with turf between heads and curbs. If the 18 inch gravel border is required by CVWD, the 18 inch strip shall be meandering with some plant material in widened areas. b. Recommended the Pinus Eldarica, Buxus Microphilla Japonica, Jacaranda and Ulmus parriflora shall be eliminated from the plant list. c. On the front loaded one-story units, for every third unit the garage door appearance shall be varied. Unanimously approved. D. Site Development Permit 2005-831; a request of Thomas Enterprises for consideration of development plans for Phase 2 of the Pavilion at La Quinta project consisting of 72,700 square feet for the property located the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Adams 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. Staff introduced Norm Barrett representing Smith Consulting Architects, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Christopher asked if the blue color would be confined to the Best Buy building only. Mr. Barrett stated yes and showed the location. Committee Member Christopher stated the sign size should be consistent. Mr. Barrett stated both signs are the same size and will be 179 square feet. Committee Member Christopher noted the amount of flat roof and stated one of the buildings should have a gable roof added. Mr. Barrett stated they were designed to meet the tenant's request. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about staff's recommendation to add the trellis between the buildings. Mr. Barrett stated they could add it back on. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about staff's recommendation on the front fa9ade to pull the roof back another ten feet. Mr. Barrett stated they could do that. Staff stated the rear elevations need some G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\5-4-05 ALRC.doc 5 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 4, 2005 additional detail if the downspouts are removed. Mr. Barrett explained the detail they had added and noted it backs up to the Post Office parking lot. 4. Committee Member Christopher asked that some stacked stone be added to towers to match the other end of the Center. Mr. Barrett suggested it be added to the columns. 5. Committee Member Thoms asked that the Drexel building add a gable roof. Discussion followed regarding the concern of the tenants. Committee Members suggested adding the stone to the front of the Drexel building as well. 6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Christopher to adopt Minute Motion 2005-017 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2005-831, as recommended by staff and as amended: a. Stack stone shall be added to the columns of the Office Max and Drexel buildings.. b. Eliminate the recommendation for the trellis work. c. The east elevation sign for the Best Buy building, the blue area on the lower portion shall be reduced. d. Landscape planters shall be provided in front of the building in non-pedestrian areas. e. Lengthen all tower structures at the top rear where they meet the roof towards the rear of the building and provide with a finished solid back to ensure they are not visible and provide adequate bulk to the towers. Unanimously approved. E. Site Development Permit 2005-830; a request of GSR Andrade Architects for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a 2 story, 37,212 square foot medical office building on a 2.85 acre site located on the east side of Washington Street, on the south side of the La Guinta Professional Plaza. 1 . Committee Member Thoms withdrew from discussion due to a potential conflict of interest due to the location of his residence. G:IWPDOCSIALRCI5-4-05 ALRC.doc 6 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 4, 2005 2. Associate Planner Wally Nesbit presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced the applicant, Fernando Andrade, who gave a presentation on the project. 3. Committee Member Christopher asked if the window casing on the west end of the building was recessed. Mr. Fernando Andrade explained how the walls recess and popout to create shadow lines. The entry and first floor windows are shaded by the cover. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt commended the applicant on the design of the building. On the parking area bordering Washington Street, where the existing landscaping is on the grade, is this higher than the parking lot? The applicant stated the plants will hide the parking lot. 5. Mr. David Thoms, 47-410 Via Cordova asked the color of the building. Mr. Andrade went over the proposed colors and stated the building would have a smooth trowel finish. Mr. Thoms asked if the landscaping on the west elevation could be improved as well as the landscaping along Washington Street. 6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2005-018 confirming their recommendation for approval of Site Development Permit 2005- 830, as recommended by staff and amended: a. The applicant shall provide plans for the covered entry way. b. The parking lot shall have adequate landscaping on all sides per the existing requirements, to hide the front of the car screens from Caleo Bay and Washington Street. c. The parking lot islands shall not have any plant material. Unanimously approved with Committee Member Thoms being absent. Committee Member Thoms rejoined the Commission. G:IWPDOCSIALRCI5-4-05 ALRC.doc 7 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 4, 2005 F. Site Development Permit 2005-832; A request of William Kelly Trust for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a 4,600 square foot one story office building in the La Ouinta Professional Plaza located on Parcel 12 of Parcel Map 29889 - the east side of Washington Street 300 feet south of Avenue 47. 1 . Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced D. Bill Kelly, the applicant, and AI Cook, the architect who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Christopher stated he would prefer the light aqua accent color proposed. Mr. Cook stated he would prefer the color proposed. He would suggest using a little deeper green or bronze. 3. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2005-019 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2005-832, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Coordinate the landscaping between this project and the project to the south. b. Change the accent color on the window frames to either a bronze or deeper green. Unanimously approved. G. Villa(Je Use Permit 2005-027; a request of Calle Estado, LLC for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a 10,896 gross s.f. two story retail/office building in the Village at La Ouinta located on the southwest corner of Calle Estado. 1 . Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit presented the information contained in the staff report. Staff introduced Steve Nieto, designer of the building. 2. Committee Member Christopher asked if any greenery was proposed along the streetscape. Staff stated there are only two tree wells. G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\5-4-05 ALRC.doc 8 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 4. 2005 3. Committee Member Thoms suggested pots or something of that nature be added. The east elevation is very blank as well. Staff suggested something in the nature of murals until a building is built next to it. Committee Member Thoms stated it currently is a parking lot. Staff stated it is an illegal use. Committee Member Thoms stated this is the elevation you see as you come down the street. The applicant stated they would be willing to add a mural. Mr. Nieto stated they are at the property line and will not be able to add any projections, but they would be willing to add tiles or color to that end of the building. Their landscaping is minimal as the site is restrictive on area. They would like to add a canopy tree. 4. Committee Member Thoms suggested the Tiduana Tipu. 5. Committee Member Christopher asked what plants would be in the planters. Mr. Nieto stated it was yet to be determined. Also, the detail is a faux finish, not a tile. Committee Member Christopher asked if they could do a sporadic use of the mudding on the roof tile. 6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2005-020 recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2005-027. as recommended and as follows: a. A design shall be added to the west facing wall with architectural detailing/mural. b. Trees shall be added on the south property line c. Sporadic large planting pots shall be added at the street level. 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 G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\5-4-05 ALRC.doc 9 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 4, 2005 Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on June 1, 2005. This meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m. on May 4,2005. ~S~i~t~d' . BE W~ Executive Secretary G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\5-4-05 ALRC.doc 10