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MINUTES
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Guinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Guinta, CA
March 3, 2004
10:00 a.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee
was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Interim Community Development
Director Oscar Orci who led the flag salute.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, Dennis Cunningham, and
David Thoms.
C. Staff present: Interim Community Development Director Oscar Orci,
Principal Planner Fred Baker, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
Ill. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Staff asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of February 4,
2003. There being no changes, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to approve the Minutes as
submitted.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Village Use Permit 2004-022; a request of Santa Rosa Plaza L.L.C.,
for consideration of architectural and conceptual landscaping plans for
a 12,000 square foot commercial retail building located at the
northwest corner of Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas within
Santa Rosa Plaza.
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 Jim
Janosik, engineer for the project, who gave a presentation.
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2. Committee Member Thoms asked what was happening in the
courtyard area behind the first unit in the building. Mr.
Janosik stated it is an area they intend to use as a courtyard
behind the first two units. Discussion followed regarding
potential treatment of the area.
3. Committee Member Thoms stated he had a concern about the
south elevation. The elevation appears to be plain in relation
to the north elevation. Mr. Janosik stated there will be a six
foot wall so only the top third of the building would be seen.
4. Committee Member Cunningham stated it is the "back of the
house" and not much architectural treatment is given to this
area. His concern is that the courtyard has no reason for
anyone to go there. It is not a usable space and could create
an undesirable element. It isn't integrated into the project. He
would suggest leaving it landscaped but put a wrought iron
fence screen the area.
5. Committee Member Thoms asked if the area would be
accessible by a sidewalk. Mr. Janosik reviewed the circulation
with the Committee.
6. Committee Member Cunningham asked that the south
elevation have some architectural treatment added.
7. Committee Member Thoms asked that the corner contours in
the retention basin be softened. Mr. Janosik stated the
retention basin is already built and is shaped.
8. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if they were sure they
wanted deciduous trees at the entrance. They will be void of
foliage during the season. They look their best in the summer
time and will be a high maintenance issue. Mr. Janosik stated
they have relayed this to the owner and they are trying to
eliminate the elms.
9. Committee Member Cunningham asked that the westerly unit
be encouraged to incorporate the courtyard into the use of the
unit or become some type of commOn area.
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10. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was
moved and seconded by Committee Members
Cunningham/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2004-009
recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2004-022, as
recommended by staff and amended:
a. Condition added: The courtyard area, in the rear of the
first unit, shall have a decorate wrought iron fence with
gates around it and be reflected on the plans.
b. The courtyard area shall be incorporated into the use of
the first unit or become a common area.
c. Condition added: The south elevation shall have
architectural enhancement for the first two westerly units
on the south elevation.
d. The hardscape plan for the south elevation shall be
revised to have a better sidewalk circulation.
e. Canopy-type shade trees shall be incorporated in the
courtyard.
Unanimously approved.
B. Site Development Permit 2003-800; a request of Washington 111,
L.T.D. for consideration of architectural and conceptual landscaping
plans for a 12,000 square foot grocery store located at the southeast
corner of Washington Street and Simon Drive within Washington
Square Commercial Center.
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 Michel Kareti,
architect for the project who gave a presentation.
2. Committee Member Thoms asked if this corner could have a
hardscape space to allow people to cut across the corner. The
corner needs to be enhanced with access space. Mr. Kareti
stated this was workable. He noted they will have landscape
features in this area.
3. Committee Member Cunningham stated there is a lot of
sidewalk adjacent to the curb. Washington Street has a large
volume of traffic and there is more and more development
happening at this intersection. It is creating a lot of people
movement. If this area were opened up to pedestrian traffic it
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would move people around more. Staff suggested the sidewalk
be lined up with the sidewalk across the street.
4. Committee Member Cunningham complimented the applicant on
the massing and colors used. He would suggest that the
parapets and massing be treated correctly to not look "thin".
5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt
Minute Motion 2004-010 recommending approval of Site
Development Permit 2003-800, as recommended by staff and
amended:
a. Condition added: A meandering sidewalk shall be added
to create a pedestrian access across the corner from
Simon Drive to Washington Street.
Unanimously approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
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 Architectural
and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on April 7,
2004. This meeting was adjourned at 10:42 a.m. on March 3 2004.
Respectfully submitted,
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