1991 02 06 DRBDESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CITY OF LA QUINTA
A Regular Meeting to be held at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado
La Quinta, California
February 6 , 1991
5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER - Flag Salute
H. ROLL CALL
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of December 5, 1990
III. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Plot Plan 90-453 & Variance 90-013; Approval of landscaping, irrigation
and hardscape plans for commercial building at the southeast corner of
Avenida La Fonda and Desert Club Drive. Applicant: Oranco
Development
V. OTHER
VI. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
December 5, 1990
I. CALL TO ORDER
5:30 P.M.
A. Chairman Rice brought the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. and
Boardmember Anderson led the flag salute. Chairman Rice asked for a
roll call.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Present: Boardmembers David Harbison, John Walling, Paul Anderson,
Michael Platt, Planning Commission Representative H. Fred Mosher,
Chairman Rice.
B. Absent: Boardmember Ted Llewellyn
Boardmember Walling moved to excuse Ted Llewellyn from the meeting.
Chairman Rice seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
III. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Planning Commission Representative Mosher moved to approve the
Minutes of October 3, 17, and November 7, 1990. Boardmember
Anderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
IV. BUSINESS SESSION:
A. Plot Plan 90-453 & Variance 90-013; a request for approval of plans for
a commercial building at the southeast corner of Avenida La Fonda and
Desert Club Drive. Applicant: Oranco Development
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained
in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department. Chairman Rice asked Staff to expand
on the Conditions that had not been complied with as of yet.
2. Boardmember Platt inquired if the rear door exit could be
modified to allow for visibility of oncoming cars upon exiting. He
recommended 45-degree vision corridor before stepping out.
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3. Boardmember Harbison stated that the exterior lighting was not
on the plans, nor was the placement of the air conditioning
equipment to see if the parapet would cover it. He felt the
compromise on the landscaping to allow the full number of
parking was greatly improved. Approved the landscaping
concept. He questioned the street well locations.
4. Boardmember Walling agreed with the concern for safety on
exiting the rear of the building.
5. Principal Planner Stan Sawa pointed out that a concrete floor
should be required for the trash enclosure. Discussion followed
and it was noted that it would be provided.
6. Planning Commissioner Representative Mosher agreed with the
designing a safe was of exiting the rear doors. He pointed out
that the Applicant has been extremely cooperative in doing
whatever has been asked of him.
7. From the audience, Councilman Bohnenberger inquired of the
Board where the street trees were to be placed. Staff stated that
this was to be addressed at a later date with the landscaping
plans.
8. Chairman Rice stated how well the design fit the "Village Plan"
9. Staff asked if the Applicant had any idea of what stucco was to
be used. Dave Harper, Applicant, stated that a skip trowel or
lace finish would be used.
10. Following discussion, it was moved by Boardmember Harbison to
approve the plans with the condition of addressing the rear
entrance setback and complying with the changes noted in the
Staff report. Boardmember Michael Platt seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously. Syr 11jrr 9 0 _ oar
B. Rotary Park - Review of site plan for City park; a request of the La
Quinta Rotary Club for approval of site plan for City park.
Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained
in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
Boardmember Platt stated that he approved of the conceptual
plan, but questioned the safety of the driveway entrance
location. John Curtis, speaking for the Rotary Club, stated that
this was the existing driveway.
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3. Boardmember Walling stated this was not a 90-degree turn. He
also inquired if the Rotary Club had considered reversing the
parking area and picnic area. Mr. Curtis stated that they felt
this design provided the best view, as well as safety visibility
for police.
4. Boardmember Harbison inquired as to the landscaping plans.
Mr. Curtis explained which plants would be used. Boardmember
Harbison suggested that the term drought tolerant be changed
to water efficient. Mr. Curtis went on to explain the berming
and natural vegetation that would remain.
5. Following discussion regarding the above, it was moved by
Chairman Rice to recommend approval to the Planning
Commission, subject to Boardmembers Platt and Anderson
visiting the site and inspecting the safety of the driveway and
contact being made with the City Landscape Architect regarding
landscaping. Planning Commission Representative Mosher
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. rrI /nr 9 L'� - p s
C. Tentative Tract 23913; a request of Windsor Projects for approval of
architectural plans for single family residences.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained
in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Boardmember Walling stated the units needed additional treatment
on the side and rear elevations.
Chairman Rice stated that he highly approved of the floor plans
and the look of the homes, with the exception of the rear and side
elevations. He felt the design was in complete compliance with
the La Quinta theme but have a different look. Discussion
followed as to the location of the one and two story units.
4. Boardmember Mosher inquired as to the 150-foot limit. Principal
Planner Sawa stated this applied to Miles Avenue.
Following discussion regarding the air conditioning, overhangs,
rear and side elevations, Mr. Loren Smetts, Architect for the
project, stated it would be helpful to developers that if they are
going to require more detail on side and rear elevations and more
overhangs required to have it required by City Ordinance or
some form that they could pick up before reaching the Design
Review Board or Planning Commission.
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6. Chairman Rice moved and Planning Commission Representative
Mosher seconded to approve the drawings as submitted with the
addition of more detail to the rear and side elevations.
Unanimously approved. /'')l /„r
V. OTHER
A. City Entry Sims; a continued discussion regarding a design for a City
logo and possible locations.
1. Boardmember Paul Anderson presented a design which was
discussed with the Board. Chairman Rice stated that he felt it
was an excellent design, but felt the Terra Cotta pots should be
removed.
2. Discussion followed as to the design and locations. It was
suggested that the first locations should be:
a. South side of Highway 111 just east of the
Whitewater Channel at the base of the mountain.
b. The southeast corner of Washington Street and
Highway 111.
C. The northwest corner of Jefferson Street and
Highway 111.
3. It was moved by Chairman Rice and seconded by Boardmember
Platt to recommend the drawing submitted by Boardmember
Anderson, without the Terra Cotta pots, to the Planning
Commission. Unanimously approved. o D
VI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Chairman Rice and seconded by Boardmember Platt to adjourn to a
regular meeting of the Design Review Board on January 2, 1991, at 5:30 P.M. This
meeting of the La Quinta Design Review Board was adjourned at 6:40 P.M., December
5, 1990.
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DATE:
PROJECT:
APPLICANT:
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT:
LOCATION:
BACKGROUND:
STAFF REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
FEBRUARY 6, 1991
LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR 3550 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL
BUILDING IN VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
(PLOT PLAN 90-453 & VARIANCE 90-013)
ORANCO DEVELOPMENT
PETER BEAUDETTE MILES
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENIDA LA FONDA AND DESERT
CLUB DRIVE
As you may recall, the building plans for this project were previously reviewed by
the Design Review Board on September 5, 1990. The Design Review Board
recommended approval subject to a number of changes. The Planning Commission
at their meeting of September 25, 1990, approved the Plot Plan and Variance subject
to conditions. The City Council at their meeting of October 16, 1990, accepted the
action of Planning Commission adding one condition regarding parking of delivery
vehicles.
At the time of that approval, no landscaping plans were available. Therefore, these
plans have been submitted for your review.
SUBMITTAL:
The Applicant has submitted working drawings for the landscaping, irrigation, and
hardscape.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the plans and would offer the following comments:
Staff would recommend that the Magnolia Grandifolia be replaced with an
alternate tree. Alternates that could be used include the Rhus Lances (Africa
Sumac) , Schinus Terebinthefolius (Brazilian Pepper) , or Callistemon Viminalis
(Bottle Brush tree).
The street trees are to be provided on Avenida La Fonda and Desert Club
Drive should be Schinus Terebinthefolius (Brazilian Pepper). These trees
should provide a minimum head clearance of 6 feet.
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3. A condition should be required at all street that all parking lots trees shall be
maintained or replaced if they die. Additionally, street tree canopies shall not
be trimmed into "lollipop" shape.
4. Step tiles should be compatible with walkway colors.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the above Staff comments, the Design Review Board should review the
attached plans and determine acceptability.
Attachments:
1. Location map
2. Landscaping and irrigation plans
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