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2004 02 04 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 February 4, 2004 10:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:06 a.m. by Planning Manager Oscar Orci who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, Dennis Cunningham, and David Thoms. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Oscar Orci, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planners Wallace Nesbit, Greg Trousdell, Martin Magana, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Staff asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of November 5, 2003. There being no changes, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to approve the Minutes as submitted. Staff asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of January 7, 2004. There being no changes, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to approve the Minutes as submitted. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Village Use Permit 2004-021; a request of Coronel Enterprises for review of architectural and landscaping plans for a two story 11,446 square foot commercial office building located at the southwest corner of Calle Tampico and Avenida Navarro. G:IWPDOCSIAlRCI2-4-04 WD.doc Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee February 4, 2004 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 Lucas Coronel, Zeke Coronel, Steve Nieto, designer, who stated they were available for any questions. 2. Committee Member Thoms asked the purpose of the building. Mr. Lucas Coronel stated would be an office building. Committee Member Thoms stated the building shows no imagination in the design. It appears to be a block building. It serves the purpose, but does not have any artistic design. 3. Committee Member Cunningham stated the cad drawings do not lend themselves to showing any design details. There is enough detail, but the drawings do not lend themselves to how the building will appear when it is constructed; which is the most important aspect. The downtown is evolving with the Mission/Spanish architectural style and the use of mudded tile is important. The wrought iron is good. They should use similar details as used in the Old Town project. Mr. Coronel stated their presentation was based on staff's suggestions. This building does have a lot of detail on this building. Mr. Nieto stated he too believes there is a lot of detail in the building and went on to elaborate. 4. Committee Member Thoms stated it is still a basic block building, with no imagination. There is a lot of detail in the building, but it does not have any imagination. Mr. Nieto went on to explain the building design. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the responsibility of this Committee is defined and the rest are subjective. Discussion followed as to design criteria for the downtown building. 6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion 2004-002 recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2004-021, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Condition added: the roof shall be a full mudded tile roof. Motion carried with Committee member Thoms voting no. G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\2-4-04 WD.doc 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee February 4, 2004 B. Site Development Permit 2003-795; a request of Brighton Properties for review of architectural and landscaping plans for three prototype units with three elevations for each unit for Tract 30138 located at 80-600 Avenue 52. 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 Marie Sanchez and Larry Hughes who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Cunningham stated his review of a project is for that which is within public view, unless there is deviation from the direction of the City. He approves of the project as designed, but recommends again, the use of the full mudded tile roof. 3. Committee Member Thoms commended the applicant on the design. He agrees with the use of the full mudded tile. There is a lot of imagination in the design. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt agreed with the design and the landscaping plan. He would recommend using a composite material for the edging as the aluminum edging will deteriorate rapidly. 5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion 2004-003 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2003-795, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Condition added: the applicant shall use a full mudded tile roof. b. Condition added: a different edging shall be used on the landscaping. Unanimously approved. C. Site Development Permit 2004-797; a request of WG Properties for review of architectural plans for a 2..7,430 square foot one story office building at 47-350 Washington Street, Lake La Guinta Plaza for the property located on Parcel 6 of Parcel Map 27892, on the west G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\2-4-04 WD.doc 3 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee February 4, 2004 side of Caleo Bay in Lake La Quinta, north of Omri and Boni Restaurant. 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 Tim Bunch, architect, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Thoms stated he was serving on this Committee when the first phase was approved, and he is disappointed with the outcome. Architecturally the building is fine, but he would recommend the colors be changed on this building to a more earth tone. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked that the planting beds not be placed next to the parking stalls. Mr. Bunch explained there was no room as there is a slope and the ramp is required. 4. Committee Member Thoms suggested the hardscape material be included in the planting beds, maybe cobbled in. 5. Mr. Chuck Truck, contractor for the project, stated he may have problems with ADA requirements due to the grade. Following discussion, it was recommended loose stone be used. 6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2004-004 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2004-797, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Condition added: A different color shall be used on the building. Recommendation of earth tone hues compatible with the building next door. b. Condition added: There shall be landscaping provisions for rockscape in the planter area on the north side of the building in front of the parking area. Unanimously approved. G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\2-4-04 WD_doc 4 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee February 4, 2004 D. Site Development Permit 2003-793; a request of CP Development La Quinta, LLC, for review of development plans for a 133 unit hotel and 132 detached casitas rentals located southeast of the intersection of Washington Street and Miles Avenue. 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 Dick Oliphant, Frances Wong, Greg Watkins, architect for the project, and Chris Hermann, landscape architect, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Cunningham stated that as one of the main entrances to the City, it is an excellent job. The sensitivity to the residences to the east is good. There is a lot of open space and the taller units are closer to the Washington Street Corridor. He likes the idea that it blends with the residential units and does not make a commercial statement. It will be a great addition to the City. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he agrees with the architectural design. He likes the plainness of the landscape plan with very little shrubbery; however, the plant palette selected shows a lot of shrubbery. He would prefer the clean look. Mr. Chris Hermann, landscape architect, stated they will have a problem with CVWD on the clean look because the drawings illustrate too much grass. Committee Member Bobbitt asked that the date palms proposed to be used in pedestrian traffic area be selected by the landscape architect to ensure they are structurally sound. On the tree selection he would like to delete the jacaranda, mesquite, and Ash trees. Mr. Herman stated they were required to use the Ash trees by the Specific Plan. 4. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2004-005 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2003-793, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Delete the use of the jacaranda and Ash trees. Unanimously approved. G:\WPOOCS\ALRC\2-4-04 WO.doc 5 Architecture and landscaping Review Committee February 4, 2004 E. Villa!Je Use Permit 2004-020; a request of Old Town La Guinta, LLC for review of development plans for Phase II of Old Town La Guinta, consisting of 58,550 gross square feet of floor space in two buildings located southwest of the intersection of Calle Tampico and Desert Club Drive. 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 Steve Nieto, designer for the project, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Thoms noted the people spaces and complimented the applicant on the architecture, but still believes the site layout could have been better. 3. Committee Member Cunningham asked about the entrance details and windows. Mr. Neito explained the material and look to be used. 4. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2004-006 recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2004-020, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Recommendation: The applicant should provide an improvement plan for the open space (plaza area). A landscape architect should be hired to design the area. Unanimously approved F. Site Development Permit 2004-798; a request of Summit Team Inc., for L.G. Investments L.P. for review of architectural plans for a one story, .::t.1, 192 square foot expansion to the existing Dyson & Dyson Real Estate office building located at 50-981 Washington Street, within La Guinta Village Shopping Center. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced John Stanford and David Israelsky, who gave a presentation on the project. G:\WPDDCS\AlRC\2-4-04 WO.doc n Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee February 4, 2004 2. Committee Members unanimously approved the design of the project. 3. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2004-007 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2004-798, as recommended by staff. Unanimously approved G. Site Development Permit 2004-799; a request of RJT Homes, Codorniz LLC for review of architectural plans for four prototype single family units and landscape palette located at the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. 1 . Planning Manager Oscar Orci presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Forrest Haag and Chad Myers who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt noted the change in land use for this site and the amount of traffic that will be generated. The architecture is nothing outstanding, but meets the need. He asked if the landscape would be maintained by a contractor. Mr. Haag stated yes. 3. Committee Member Thoms complimented the pool area design. 4. Committee Member Cunningham noted parking drives density. This type of project is a good project for the City and the developer has proven to develop excellent products. 5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2004-008 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2004-799, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Landscaping plans are to be resubmitted for approval by the ALRC. Unanimously approved G,\WPDOCS\ALRC\2-4-04 WD.doc 7 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee February 4, 2004 VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: A. Planning Manager Oscar Orci informed the Commission that the Council had approved the issuance of an RFP for design guidelines for Highway 111 properties. VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: VIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on March 3, 2004. This meeting was adjourned at 10:41 a.m. on February 4, 2004. Respectfully submitted, A~v B T. SAWYER Executive Secretary G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\2-4-04 WD.doc 8