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2004 10 06 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 6, 2004 10:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:04 a.m. by Principal Planner Stan Sawa who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, Frank Christopher, and David Thoms. C. Staff present: Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planners Wallace Nesbit and Martin Magana, 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 September 8, 2004. 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 2004-812; a request of Chick-Fil-A for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a restaurant with a drive-through located on the north side of Highway 111, east of Adams Street in the Pavilion at La Quinta Center. 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 Debra Kerr, Kerr Project Services, and Greg Lollis, with Chick-Fil-A, project representatives, who gave a presentation on the project. G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\ 10-6-04 WD.doc Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee October 6, 2004 2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if there was a way to make a provision for the developer's landscaping plans be noted to address the landscaping for the screening of the drive through so this will be picked up. Are there any other drive-throughs? Staff stated yes, and it will have a similar landscaping issue. Mr. Lollia explained the reason for the long drive through is to separate the drive through first for safety and second to remove it from the Center's circulation pattern. 3. Committee Member Christopher asked if the berming/landcaping to screen the drive through was a requirement prior to opening. Staff stated yes, it is a condition of approval. 4. Committee Member Thoms recommended berming be required. Staff stated the developer is required to include berming, but staff is unaware of the exact location. Committee Member Thoms stated the Crepe Myrtle trees should be replaced with a tree that will be green more otten. Mr. Lollia stated they would refer the Committee's recommendation to the landscape architect. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt noted the Crepe Myrtle tree is beautiful, but agreed it will be bare from November to April. He stated the Melalucas may be a better tree. The beds proposed where the Crepe Myrtle are proposed shows a planter five feet wide, the width of the planting island will create problems later on if it is not wide enough. If it were possible in the future, he would ask that the developers provide a wider planting strip. 6. Committee Member Christopher asked how consistent the colors are with the main building, Staff stated they are consistent. Committee Member Christopher stated the plans shows the window sill caps and other capping details as interior and exterior. This could be a reflection problem if it is not brushed stainless steel. Mr. Lollia stated they typically are a bronze, anodized treatment. Committee Member Christopher stated he would prefer it is the same treatment as the main buildings. 7. Committee Member Thoms stated that if the Highway 111 landscaping plans do not cover the drive through, a short wall could be used. Staff stated that will be an option. G:IWPDOCSIALRCI10.6.04 WD.doc 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee October 6, 2004 8. Committee Member Bobbitt asked that the berming be pushed away from the drive-through. He then asked what material would be used on the trellis over the drive-through. Ms. Kerr stated they propose the glu-Ism beams. 9. Committee Member Christopher stated his concern regarding the location of the trash enclosure at the main entry to the Center. The strip in front of it should be buffered with planting. Mr. Lollia stated they would see that it is planted whether or not it is on their property or in the common area. 10. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2004-028 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2004-812, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Condition added: All exterior window and door sills shall match the rest of the Center. b. Condition added: An alternative evergreen to the Crepe Myrtle trees shall be used. c. Condition added: Any wood trellis material shall be pressure treated. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2004-814; a request of Rich Entin Family Trust/Ware Malcomb Architects for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a :t: 23,760 square foot two-story general office building on a located at 43-576 Washington Street, on the east side approximately 960 feet north of Fred Waring Drive. 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 Cesar Romero, applicant, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Christopher asked if it was a tilt-up building. Mr. Romero stated yes. Committee Member Christopher asked if there was any added material used to give dimension to the building. Staff stated there is a dimensional aspect. G:\WPDOCS\AlRC\ 10-6-04 WD.doc 3 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee October 6, 2004 3. Committee Member Thoms stated it is a rectangular building with very little detail. It needs to be given more detail. Staff noted the Washington Street setback which does restrict the development of the building. Mr. Romero explained the details on the building. 4. Committee Member Christopher stated the south and rear do show more detail than what fronts onto Washington Street, Mr. Romero stated a different color scheme may help as well. In addition, there is an entry trellis which has columns to add detail. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the roofline is what needs articulation. He would like to see some vertical relief on the roof plane. He asked if the windows have any reveal. Mr. Romero stated they will be set back with beveled angles. 6. Committee Member Christopher asked if the main floor archways were recessed. Mr. Romero stated they are recessed with tile accents as well as lush landscape plants. 7. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he agreed with staff's recommendation to have the Chilean Mesquite trees replaced with a different variety. 8. Committee Member Christopher asked if there was an overlay on the east elevation as to what is sitting behind this building. Staff stated the middle school is proposed in that location. Mr. Romero stated that on the east elevation they have created seating areas. The windows are designed so they could be converted to French doors. Committee Member Christopher suggested they go with a three color mixed roof tile to break up the roof. Also, the precast architectural details on the staircase need to be added to the east elevation between the archway windows. 9. Committee Member Thoms stated the entry could be enhanced. Mr. Romero stated they did not want to accentuate the entry as it was unknown who the tenants may be which could create different entries. 10. Committee Member Christopher suggested the center of the roof be pitched up. G,\WPDOCS\ALRC\10-6-04 WD.doc 4 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee October 6, 2004 11 . Committee member Thoms stated he could not support the project as submitted as the blocky articulation needs to be addressed. 12. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members BobbittlChristopher to adopt Minute Motion 2004-02029 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2004-814, as recommended by staff and amended. a. Condition added: Something is to be added to break up the roof line by pitching the center of the roof over the main entry area. b. Condition added: A different variety of tree shall be used instead of the Chilean mesquite. c. Condition added: Architecture precast detailing on the east elevation similar to that on the south side, shall be added d. Condition added: The roof tiles shall be a three color mix. Unanimously approved. C. Site Development Permit 2004-815; a request of John Vuksic for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a single story, 10,000 square foot office building on a 0.83 acre site located on the west side of Caleo Bay, approximately 270 feet north of Avenue 48. 1 . Associate Planner Martin Magana presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced John Vuksic and Jon Gray, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Christopher asked if the bright orange was proposed to pick up the color of the Walgreens store. Staff stated the desire was to have a continuation of the architecture and colors in this area. 3. Committee Member Thoms stated that on the north elevation the stone should wrap around the tower. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he has no objection to the project. He asked about the size of the parking lot tree islands. Staff noted the Code requirement has not been amended to require the 8-feet by 8-feet. G:IWPDOCSIALRCI1 0-6-04 WD.doc 5 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee October 6, 2004 5. Committee Member Christopher noted the elevation facing Avenue 48 needs special attention given to the landscaping to buffer the view corridor for the homes to the south. He asked if there was a lighting plan submitted. Mr. Gray stated the lighting was already installed on the site and any additional fixtures needed would be the same. 6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Christopher/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2004-030 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2004-815, as recommended and amended: Condition added: Center tower shall have stone added. Unanimously approved. D. Site Development Permit 2004-816; a request of K. Hovnanian Homes/Forecast Homes for consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for three prototypical residential plans for Tentative Tract Map 30092 located at the northwest corner of Avenue 58 and Monroe Street. 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 Steve Chaparro and Angela Wilson, of Forecast Homes, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Thoms asked why there were no swimming pools. Mr. Chaparro stated they typically do not show a pool. Committee member Thoms asked if the developer's responsibility was only to landscape the front yard. Mr. Chaparro stated yes, the rear yard is the property owners. 3. Committee member Bobbitt asked if there was a HOA and what was their responsibility. Mr. Chaparro explained. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the Phoenix should be planted away from any traffic area. They should be nursery grown or inspected by the landscape architect before installation. He then asked about the retention basins. G:\WPOOCS\ALRC\10-6-04 WO.doc 6 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee October 6, 2004 4. Committee Member Christopher asked what would be used to cover the retention basin. Ms. Wilson stated wildflowers. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt stated wildflowers will deteriorate and become infested with weeds and be a maintenance problem. He would suggest an alternative be used. 6. Committee Member Thoms asked about the trees at the main entrance. Mr. Chaparro stated they would have to refer to the landscape architect. 7. Committee Member Bobbitt went over the proposed plant list and made recommendations. 8. Committee Member Thoms asked about the perimeter wall. Mr. Chaparro stated it was a combination of precision and split face block with horizontal banding. Color is yet to be determined. 9. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Christopher to adopt Minute Motion 2004-031 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2004-816, as recommended and amended by staff. a. Condition added: remove Mesquite trees and use alternative seed mix for hydroseeding retention basins. b. Condition added: final review of block wall shall be by the Planning Commission for color contrast. c. Condition added: Plan 3 shall have a three color mix roof. 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 Christopher/Thoms to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on November 3, 2004. This meeting was adjourned at 11: 41 a.m. on September 8, 2004. GoIWPOOCSIALRCI10-6-04 WO.doc 7 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee October 6, 2004 Respectfully submitted, )/{)vJy ;LI.WYER e Secretary G,IWPDOCSIALRCI10-6-04 WD.doc 8