2004 09 08 ALRC Minutes
MINUTES
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A Rescheduled meeting held at the La Guinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Guinta, CA
September 8, 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 Interim Community Development
Director Oscar Orci who led the flag salute.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, and David Thoms. It was
moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to
excuse Committee Member Christopher. Unanimously approved.
C. Staff present: Planning Manager Oscar Orci, 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 August 4,
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. Village Use Permit 2003-019; a request of Dr. John Dixon for
consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a 4,306
square foot one-story office building in the Village located at the
northeast corner of Desert Club Drive and Calle Cadiz.
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 Skip
Lench, project representative, who gave a presentation on the
project.
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2. Committee Member Thoms stated he applauded the applicant
for being sensitive to keeping the look of the original house. He
suggested the ground surfaces be upgraded. The parking area
could be a different material than asphalt. Upgrade the project
in other areas than on the building. Mr. Lench stated they were
going to replace the tiles and columns to match. Discussion
followed regarding suggestions.
3. Committee Member Thoms asked that the trash dumpster be
moved.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked staff about their
recommendation for a treatment on the corner. It does need an
upgrade on the landscaping to create more interest. He asked
about the requirement for parking lot trees. He would like to
see at least two more trees around the parking area. Staff
asked for a suggested species. Committee Member Bobbitt
suggested Lysaloma, sycamore, or an oak species.
5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if wood will be used for the
trellis. He suggested a wood substitute be used.
6. Committee Member Thoms asked the color. Mr. Lench stated it
would be a softer white. Committee Member Thoms asked the
roof material. Mr. Lench stated it would be a three color tile
mix roof with mudding at the ridgelines only.
7. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adopt
Minute Motion 2004-025 recommending approval of Village Use
Permit 2003-019, as recommended by staff and amended:
a. Condition added: Paving surface treated differently.
Introducing a different material to make a statement.
b. Condition added: Two additional shade trees
c. Condition added: The corner shall be given a landscape
treatment.
d. Condition added: Relocate trash enclosure and screen
e. Condition added: Restrict rear access with aesthetic
gates
f. Condition added: bollard lights to be reviewed with
landscape plans
Unanimously approved.
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B. Site Development Permit 2004-811; a request of Rich Boureston for
consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a two-story,
42,000 square foot medical office building on a 3.4 acres site located
at the southeast corner of Washington Street and Lake La Quinta
Drive.
1. Interim Community Development Director Oscar Orci presented
the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is
on file in the Community Development Department. Staff
introduced Mr. Boureston, applicant, who gave a presentation
on the project.
2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked where the stone veneer
would be used. Mr. Boureston stated on the columns.
Committee Member Bobbitt stated his first impression was
institutional. It is an old style design and is attractive. He
objected to the top portion. Mr. Boureston stated it will not be
seen. The parapet will be raised and the mechanical wall
lowered. Committee Member Bobbitt encouraged the applicant
to increase the size of the tree wells on the interior parking lot.
He asked about the park area. Mr. Boureston stated it is a patio
area.
3. Committee Member Thoms stated the mixture of architecture in
this entire area has turned out well. His concern is that the
building is facing the wrong direction. It would be better if it
faced Caleo Bay. Mr. Boureston stated their reasoning is for
exposure. Committee Member Thoms suggested the stone
veneer be replaced with a different material.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what material would be used
on the exterior. Mr. Boureston stated it would be a concrete
tilt-up building with a smooth finish.
5. Committee Member stated the entrance off of Caleo Bay be
enhanced to connect the parking lot. There is no paving
connection to the parking lot. From a hardscape point there
needs to be a connection made between the Caleo Bay entrance
and the building. Following discussion it was determined the
Caleo Bay entrance would be enhanced.
6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt
Minute Motion 2004-026 recommending approval of Site
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Development Permit 2004-811, as recommended by staff and
amended.
a. Condition added: Stucco shall be added to the concrete
tilt-up building with a smooth finish.
b. Condition added: Enhancing the fa9ade on Caleo Bay.
c. No stone on the colmns, but use an alternate, i.e., brick
d. Increase the tree wells from six feet to eight feet.
e. The mechanical screening structure shall be reduced in
height.
Unanimously approved.
C. Site Development Permit 2004-813; a request of Desert Cheyenne for
consideration of three prototypical floor plans and their landscape,
common area and perimeter landscape plans for a 201 single-family
home subdivision on 80 acres located at the southwest corner of
Avenue 52 and Monroe Street.
1 Interim Community Development Director Oscar Orci presented
the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is
on file in the Community Development Department. Staff
introduced John Pedalino, Kevin Walsh, Greg Walsh, and Ron
Gregory, who gave a presentation on the project.
7. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if they would be building the
homes or selling custom lots. Mr. Pedalino stated that has not
been determined as of yet. Staff stated they had been notified
by the Riverside County Agricultural Department that the Pigmy
date palm either be replaced or they provide a letter that the
species has been grown locally, or that that species be replaced
with a local species. Committee Member Bobbitt explained why
it was not allowed to be shipped in. Mr. Pedalino stated they
would either replace the tree, or find a local grower.
8. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt
Minute Motion 2004-027 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2004-813, as recommended by staff.
Unanimously approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None.
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VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS:
A. Staff informed the Committee the HPC was requesting they
recommend the Honey Mesquite tree on projects.
B. Staff informed the Committee of the joint meeting with the City
Council and Planning Commission on September 28th.
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 regular meeting to be held on October 6,
2004. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :22 a.m. on September 8, 2004.
Respectfully submitted,
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BE T . SAWYER
Executive Secretary
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