1991 08 07 DRBDESIGN REVIEW BOARD
A G E N D A
A Regular Meeting to be held at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado
La Quinta, California
August 7, 1991
5:30 P_M-
I. CALL TO ORDER - Flag Salute
II. ROLL CALL
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of July 3, 1991
IV. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Von's Shopping Center Storage Cart Wall; a request of Von's Shopping
Center for approval to construct a 3 foot 2 inch high screen wall along
the store frontage.
B . Sign Application 91-149; a request of Mobil Oil Corporation for approval
of monument and accessory signs.
C. Tentative Tract 26524 and Tentative Parcel Map 26525; a request of
Chuck Strothers for approval of architectural design criteria for units
for Lots 3, 5, and 36.
D. Plot Plan 90-442, Amendment #1; a request of Wilma Pacific for approval
of new architectural units for Marquessa on Lake La Quinta.
E. Tract 24517 and Tract 25290; a request of Williams Company for
approval of a new unit design.
F. Tract 26769; a request of Qualico Development for approval of
preliminary landscaping plans.
G. Plot Plan 91-464 & Variance 91-016; a request of La Quinta Pharmacy for
approval to construct a 3429 sq. ft. commercial complex.
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V. OTHER
A. Street Name Signs for the Village; consideration of street name signs
for the Village Specific Plan area.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CITY OF LA QLTINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
July 3, 1991
I. CALL TO ORDER
5:30 P.M.
A. Vice Chairman Llewellyn brought the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. and
Boardmember Walling led the flag salute. Vice Chairman Llewellyn
asked for a roll call.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Present: Boardmembers David Harbison, John Walling, Paul Anderson,
John Curtis, Planning Commission Representative H. Fred Mosher, and
Vice Chairman Llewllyn.
B. Absent: Chairman Rice
C. It was moved by Boardmember Walling and seconded by Boardmember
Anderson to excuse Chairman Rice from the meeting.
III. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. It was moved by Boardmember Harbison and seconded by Boardmember
Walling to approve .the Minutes of June 5, 1991, as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
IV. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Public Use Permit 91-011; a request of the La Quinta Arts Foundation
for approval to construct a 6,000 square foot administration/display
building in the SR Zone.
1. Boardmember Walling excused himself due to a possible conflict
of interest.
2. 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.
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Boardmember Curtis asked the Applicant if the building allowed
for any expansion. The Applicant stated it did.
4. Discussion followed regarding
concern that the building lend
stated that it was designed in
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the Civic Center design and
itself to that design. It was
keeping with the Civic Center
There being no further discussion it was moved by Boardmember
Harbison and seconded by Boardmember Llewellyn to recommend
approval of Public Use Permit 91-011 to the Planning Commission.
Unanimously approved.
Public Use Permit 91-010; a request of Michael and Glenda Bangerter for
approval of elevations for a child care center.
1. Associate Planner Glenda Lainis presented the information
contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning and Development Department.
2. Michael Bangerter presented a report of the Center to the Board.
Members inquired as to the location of the trash enclosure. After
discussion it was noted the enclosure would remain where it had
been designed.
Boardmember Curtis asked the Applicant what the dimensions of
the main building were. It was stated 16 feet high and 44 feet
wide. Discussion followed between the Applicant and the Board
regarding ways to break up the length of the building,
shadowing for the windows from the north exposure, and
landscaping and trees to break up the parking spaces.
Boardmember Curtis asked that a 6 foot wall or chain link fence
be built at the rear to block the channel.
Following discussion, it was moved by Boardmember Anderson
and seconded by Boardmember Curtis to recommend approval of
Public Use Permit 91-010 to the Planning Commission based on
Staff conditions. Unanimously approved.
Tentative Tract 23269; a request of the Williams Development for
approval of a new architectural elevation.
1. Associate Planner Glenda Lainis presented the information
contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning and Development Department.
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2. Boardmember Curtis asked if a noise study had be done for the
project. The Applicant stated there had been a noise study but
it only addressed the two story units as the wall would mitigate
the one story units.
3. Boardmember Anderson stated he wanted additional treatment
and some type of shading for the windows. All members
concurred that additional treatment and shading needed to be
done as well as additional roof tile colors.
4. Ms. Marty Butler, Applicant addressed the Board and stated
they had no objections to the conditions.
5. Boardmember Harbison stated he felt there was a security
problem created with the recessed area near the front door on
Plan #2 and asked the Applicant to address this. In addition he
felt the fireplace should be moved on Plan #4 and centered more
to allow better functioning of the fireplace.
6. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Anderson
and seconded by Commissioner Walling to recommend approval of
Tentative Tract 23269 new architectural elevation to the Planning
Commission subject to Staff conditions. Unanimously approved.
D. Tentative Tract 23519; a request of Santa Rosa Developers for approval
of a perimeter landscaping plan.
1. Associate Planner Glenda Lainis presented the information
contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning and Development Department.
2. Boardmember Curtis asked the Applicant to increase the radii by
decreasing the length of the sidewalk on Miles Avenue.
Discussion followed as to the distance and width of the sidewalk.
3. Boardmember Anderson asked Staff if there was a standard for
meandering sidewalks. Staff replied at this time there was none,
but would look into the matter and report back to the Board.
4. Brian Esgate, spoke on behalf of the Applicant and stated they
needed direction from the Board as to what they would require.
5. Boardmember Anderson stated that in addition to a more
meandering sidewalk the design needed to address the type of
plants being used.
6. Commissioner Barrows stated that the Mexican Palo Verde needs
to be replaced with the indigenous Blue Palo Verde.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Boardmember Anderson
and seconded by Boardmember Curtis to recommend approval of
the perimeter landscaping plans for Tentative Tract 23519. The
Design Review Board directed Staff to instruct the Applicant to
increase the sidewalk meander on Miles Avenue and reselect some
of the planting materials in coordination and with assistance from
Coachella Valley Water District. Unanimously approved.
V. OTHER
A. Street Name Signs for the Village; consideration of street name signs
for the Village Specific Plan.
It was moved by Boardmember Llewellyn and seconded by
Boardmember Walling to continue this matter to a later date.
Unanimously approved.
V. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Vice Chairman Llewellyn and seconded by Boardmember Walling to
adjourn to a regular meeting of the Design Review Board on August 7, 1991, at 5:30
P.M. This meeting of the La Quinta Design Review Board was adjourned at 6:55
P.M., July 3, 1991.
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ITEM "A"
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
STAFF REPORT
DATE: AUGUST 7, 1991
PROJECT: VON'S SHOPPING CENTER STORAGE CART WALL
BACKGROUND:
The Plaza La Quinta was approved and constructed prior to incorporation of this
City. The Von's store originally had their cart storage within the building. Von's
is currently remodeling this store and proposes to locate the shopping cart storage
area along the store frontage. Their request is to construct a 3 foot 2 inch high
screen wall along the frontage of the building between the existing columns. In
addition a pedestrian walkway will be provided in front of the existing columns by
removing some of the planter area.
At the request of the Design Review Board Chairman, the Planning Commission on
July 23, 1991, referred the matter to the Design Review Board for recommendation.
The Planning Commission prior to referring the matter to the Design Review Board,
was concerned with the proposed walkway. The concerns were to make sure that the
proposed walkway in front of the screen wall will be adequate for the pedestrian and
cart movement if a car parks in a space with its wheels touching the existing curb.
If this happens there would be about one foot of walkway between the front of the
car and the existing columns. The Commission felt that a redesign of the parking
or perhaps wheelstops could eliminate their concerns.
ANALYSIS:
1 . An on site visit has determined that their exists 47 feet of area between the
face of the curb adjacent to the building and the landscaping islands north of
the building. The 20 foot parking space and 26 foot maneuvering isle can be
achieved. The Parking Code of the City requires a 20 foot parking space if
no wheel stop is provided. This is an 18 foot space and then a wheel stop with
a 2 foot overhang equals the 20 feet. By putting wheel stops two feet from the
existing curb, the two foot car overhang would not protrude into the three
foot walkway proposed by the Applicant.
The proposed screen wall is in architectural keeping with the existing style
of the Von's store.
It has been determined that the proposed screen wall does not completly the
screen the carts, there will be about 2-1/2 inches of the cart visible. Whether
or not the cart should be totally screened or somewhat visible for the
consumer to locate is a question needing answered. It would appear that the
consumer should be able to see the cart allowing them to pick up a cart before
they enter the store rather than completely screening the shopping cart.
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Is the walkway in front of the store necessary, if a shopper is going to enter
the store from the parking lot they will go directly to the entrance. They will
not park on one side of the parking lot and walk to the opposite entry to
Von's. People exiting with their carts will go down the ramp and to the rear
of their car to put the groceries in. Perhaps some may go under the walkway
and try to push the cart down the curb at one of the opening and then get to
their car and put their groceries in or there may be a rare instance when
somebody parks over by the Lumpy's store and wants to walk to another store
on the easterly side of Von's. They may wish to walk under the covered
overhand.
5. Similar screen walls have been constructed. As an example, the Ralph's store
in Indian Wells has constructed a raised landscaping planter which acts as a
screen wall for the shopping cart storage area.
RECOMMENDATION:
The matter is before you for your recommendation to the Planning Commission. The
Planning Commission will consider this matter at their August 13, 1991, meeting.
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ITEM "B"
DATE:
PROJECT:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE
SIGN COMPANY:
LOCATION:
BACKGROUND:
STAFF REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
AUGUST 7, 1991
SIGN APPLICATION 91-149
MOBIL OIL CORPORATION
JJC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
DONCO & SONS
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS AND
AVENIDA MONTEZUMA (SITE OF EXISTING BLACK GOLD
SERVICE STATION) (SEE ATTACHMENT #1)
Mobil Oil Corporation will be purchasing the existing Black Gold service
station and has proposed new signage as described below and illustrated on
Attachment #2.
The original service station and accessory buildings were approved by
Riverside County Board of Supervisors on October 29, 1981 with a number of
conditions. See Attachment #3 and staff report and conditions for Conditional
Use Permit 2527.
PROPOSED SIGNS:
A two-sided monument sign comprising "Mobil" lettering with the standard
Mobil color scheme (red, white and blue) and pricing sign both internally lit
and mounted on a masonry stand. The masonry stand "flagstone" surface
finish will match the existing building. The monument sign is proposed to be
located on the northeast corner of the lot and would be placed perpendicular
to Avenida Bermudas.
A light pole snap lock sign comprising as internally lit pricing schedule. This
sign would be located on the southeast corner of the site.
Two pairs of hi -hose fascia light units attached to the columns in the center
of the gas pump traffic islands. These signs are also internally lit. A "self'
(self service) sign is located on the column between and just below the pairs
of light units. A Mobil Oil insignia is proposed on the corner of each light
unit.
NOTE: The existing pole sign with the Black Gold and pricing sign will be removed.
No building signs are proposed.
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STAFF COMMENTS;
1. a. The monument sign complies with the La Quinta Sign Regulations
excepting that the pricing sign is larger than permitted. Staff
recommends that the larger pricing sign be permitted. The Planning
Commission will consider a sign adjustment on August 13th, to consider
this.
b. The monument sign could however be located at a 45-degree angle to
Avenida Bermudas and Avenida Montezuma, parallel to the corner
cutback line. This would create more room for the sign and allow the
alignment of the monument sign to be more compatible with the
orientation of the surrounding planter bed. Additionally, it would
increase visibility from the east and west.
c. The overall design of the monument sign is satisfactory. The design of
the sign is balanced and uses the same finish on the base as the
existing service station building.
d. The Village Specific Plan discourages illuminated signs as is proposed
for this monument sign. Staff recommends that an alternative lighting
source and material be found utilizing some form of exterior lighting and
material compatible with the Village Specific Plan.
2. The pole sign is not allowed by the La Quinta Sign Regulations.
The Applicant has proposed double light signs on each side of the two columns
supporting the canopy covering the gas pump area. Existing lights are
located on the ceiling of the canopy. Ideally it would be best to keep the
existing lighting. If the Applicant wishes to install new lighting, they will
have to redesign the proposed "hi -hose fascia lighting unit" to comply with
the following condition imposed on the original approval of the gas station by
Riverside County in 1981. "Any outside lighting shall be hooded and directed
so as not to shine upon adjoining property or public right-of-way." The
lighting also needs to comply with the City's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.
This sign application should be recommended for approval on the subject to
the following conditions:
a. The planter area around the Mobil monument sign should be re -
landscaped. Landscaping plans should be prepared in conformance
with the original conditions imposed on the building by Riverside
County at the time of approval. Note: Street trees in tree wells are
also required. The Post Office to the south of this property is
presently landscaping a strip of land alongside their building, south of
the gas station.
b. The existing trash enclosure should be repaired and metal doors
installed. Planter area next to trash enclosure shall be re -landscaped.
All landscape plants shall be approved by the Design Review Board or
Staff.
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Any painting or renovation of the existing building and other
structures on the site should be approved by the Planning and
Development Department and referred to the Design Review Board if
major alterations are proposed.
d. The original approval for this gas station by Riverside County required
a full service gasoline station. The existing Black Gold service station
has half full and half self service pumps. The future Mobil gas station
will be required to also have at a minimum, half full service. gasoline
pumps.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review the plan in conjunction with Staff comments and determine if the proposal is
acceptable or if revisions are needed.
Attachments:
Locality plan
Proposed signs
Staff report and
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Conditions of Approval for CUP 2527-E
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TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Planning Department
DATE: October 30, 19P1
BOARD TRANSMITTAL
SUBJECT: East Area Planning Council fleeting
Thursday, October 29, 1981
BACKGROUND: The East Area Planning Council, at its regular meeting held on
Thursday, October 29, 19131, acted on the following:
CA 1011AL USE CASE NO. 2537-E - California Leisure Products, Inc., - La Quinta
Dis ict - Fourth Supervisorial District: Adopted Negative Declaration for
EAJI15. 6, and approved permit for expansion to existing tennis club - (12.21 Acres).
CONDITIONAL USE CASE NO. 2527-E - James White - La Quinta District - Fourth Super-
visorial District: Adopted Negative Declaration for EAN15389; and approved permit
for a full service gas station (.26 Acre).
RECOMMENDATION: The East Area Planning Council approved the above permits at
its regular meeting held on Thursday, October 29, 1O81; and adopted the above negative
declarations as set forth.
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PREPARED BY
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COUNTY COUNSEL
PLANNINS DEPT. (2COPIES)
NLMETH, A.I.C.P., DIRECTOR
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EAi,C Bearing Date:
10/29/81
Agenda Item: 8
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STAFF RCPORT
1)
2)
Applicant:
Type of Request:
James White
Conditional use to construct full
service gas station.
3)
Locatirn:
South side of Avenida Montezuma,
between Avenida
Navarrn and .Avenida Bermudas
4)
5)
Parcel Size:
Exist;nq Rodds:
0.26 Acre
Avenida Bermudas, Avenida Navarro
end Avenida tlontezum.
6)
Existing Land Use:
Vacant
7)
Surrounding Land Use:
Commercial and vacant
8)
Exlsti:� Zoiinq:
C-P-S
9)
10)
Surrounding Zoning:
General Plan Elements:
C-P-S
Land Use: General Commercial
Cove Communities
Open Space: Urban
Circulation: Avenida Bermudas -
Sec. 88'
11)
Letters:
One in support of project.
ANALYSIS:
Responding to the concerns of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, the applicant has
amended his site plan to reflect a full service gas station rather than a self-service
type of operation. The proposed service station will include eight gas pumps and two
service bays, restroonis, and office space.
Shallow flooding may be experienced at this site, but this hazard can be mitigated at
the `i^e of development in conformance with the development requirements of Ordinance
458. The site is not subject to other severe environmental constraints.
Development of this parcel represents an infilling of an existing commercial area
which has recently experienced a pattern of growth.
FINDINGS:
1. Environmental concerns are readily mitigated.
2. The parcel is located in a growing commercial area.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on the above findings, staff concludes that:
1. No adverse environmental impacts will result from this project.
2. The proposed project. is compatible with the surrounding development and consistent
with the policies of the Cove Communities General Plan.
3. There are no other full service gas stations in the La Quinta Area and this project
would meet a need for this type of facility.
Therefore, staff recommends ADOPTION of the Negative Declaration for EA#15389; and
APPROVAL of Conditional Use Case No. 2527-E in accordance with Exhibit "A" Amended =1,
and subject to the attached conditions.
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Fourth SupervisoO jl District
i. the develop"ent of the pr'uperfV shall (,olitottu 'uL;tdntidlly with that as shown
oil plot plan uw�'ked L>:hibit "A" un fi1C ,pith Conditional Use Case No. 2527-E
in the Uttice Of tile. Riverside County Plduning Department unless otherwT�e amended
by the tulluwiny CUndltiUnS.
2. Prior to the issudni-C of d building I,erniit for construction of dlty use contemplated
by thiappI jvdI � the a, JI) �0,! �;W 1 il'�t ohtdtn perinl LS a11U/u�� clearance from
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the following public agencies:
Environmental Health Fire Protection
Road Department Planning Department
Water Quality Control Board d7 CVWD
Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to
the Land Use Division of the Department of Building and Safety dt the time of t:c
issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
3_ Prior to issuance of d building penuit or the use contemplated, the applicant shall
submit 12 copies of a parking and landscaping Plan to the Planning Department for
approval. Said plan shall delineate 5' perimeter landscaped area and sprinkler
system. Said landscape pion shall also indicate the genus, species and sine of
all plant material. The landscaped area shall be continuously maintained in a
viable condition. Said planning shall be installed prior to final inspection of -
occupancy of the property by the use permitted.
4. Street trees shall be installed dnd maintained in accordance with the Riverside
County Street Tree Ordinance 45/.19.
5. Any outside lighting shall be hooded dnd directed so as not to directly shine
upon adjoining property or public rights of way.
6. The applicant shdll comply with the fire protection requirements of Ordinance 546.
7. The applicant shall comply with the Itodd Department conditions as set forth in
— their letter of _0gtober_2Z,-13b1_____
ll be designed so as to readily facilitate conr.ec-
g. The sewerage disposal system shaOng with a comumunity trunk line. Ury or wet sd approvedshall by be installed.
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prior to the issuance of + building permit.
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of Supur'ulsurs; otherwise it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsuever.
By "use" is medut fabrication of mdtrrials un the site and the beyinniny of cons-
truction of pernwuent buildings.
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1 accept anJ agree, prior to use of this perwit ur appruval, to euwply with all
eruritted until Ohl' -
of the cunJiliure11S set furtt and wuler�LanJ LLat the office of Building and .a ety
the Planning UeparU,.cuL.
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Room 304 linth Floor
46-209 oasis Street 4010 Lemon Street
Indio, CA 92201 Riverside, CA 92511
Reference: Conditional Use Permit No. • A 2 -i=
Public Use Permit No.
Gentlemen:
Prior to construction of any of the proposed buildings the following
conditions must be met pursuant to the provisions of Riverside County
Fire Ordinance #546.
Provide, or show there exists a water system capable of deliverin&LUj GPIs
fire flow for a 2 hour duration in addition to domestic or other supply. The
computation shall be based upon a minimum of 20psi residual operating pressure
in the supply main from which the flow is measured at the time of measurement.
C) Provide Riverside County Su P-K fire hyirants so that no point of any
building is more than J=Q feet from a fire hydrant measured along approved
vehicular travel ways.
a. Hydrants shall not be located closer than J,�' feet to any building.
b. Exterior surfaces of hyirant barrels and heads shall be painted chrome
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yellow and the tope and nozzle caps shall be painted gfg<Al .
c. Curbs (if installed) shall be painted red 15 feet in either direction
from each hydrant.
3. Prior to issuance of a building pernit the developer shall furnish the
original and four copies of the water system plan to the Riverside Fire
Department for review. Upon approval, tc+o copi•:s will be sent to the
Riverside County Department of 9uil4ing and Safety, Land Use Division and
the original will be returned to the developer.
4. The water system plan shall be signed by a registered civil enRinser and
approved by the water company, with the following certification: "I certify
that the design of the water system in Use Permit No.
is in accordance with the requir:ments prescribed by the Riverside County
Fire Department.
Very truly yours,
DAVID L. FLAr-r.
County Fire Barden
Fire Protection Planning
and Engtneerine Officer
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REVISED
Subject: Conditional Use Case
No. 2527-E
Gentlemen:
With respect to the Conditions of Approval for the above referenced
use case, the Road Department has the fol:owing recommendations:
Prior to issuance of a Building permit or any use allowed by
this permit, applicant shall convey sufficient right of way
along Avenida Bermudas to provide for a 44-foot half -width
right of way (with a standard corner cutback at Avenida
Montezuma) at no cost to any government agency.
2. ijo additional right of way shall be required on Avenida Montezuma,
since adequate right of way exists.
3. Prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit, applicant
shall construct concrete curb,.gutter and 12-foot wide sidewalk
located 32-feet and 22-feet from centerline along Avenida Bermudas
and Avenida Montezuma, respectively, with a standard 35-foot curb
return, cross -gutter, spandrel and access ramps with match -up A.C.
paving at a grade (based upon a centerline profile extending at
least 300-feet beyond tine project boundaries) and alignment as
approved by the Riverside County Road Commissioner. Said improve-
ments shall be constructed of no cost to any government agency.
4. All work done within County right of way shall have an Encroachment
Penmit.
Riverside County Panning Department October 22, 1981
Sub��cZ: CunditioI Case No. 25:
5. One 35-foot maximum width driveway only is permitted on
Avenida Bermudas and shall be located at the southernmost limit
of the project. Two 30-foot maximum width driveways, separated
by at least 20-feet, are permitted on Avenida Montezuma. The
driveways shall conform to Riverside County Standard No. 207 and
No. 208.
WRS:tpf
xc: R/O - L. Johnson
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Very truly yours,
A. E. NEWCUMB
ROAD COMMISSIONER
AND COUNTY SURVEYOR
Warren R. Stallard
Area Road Operations Supervisor
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of a uwu permit for the construetion of a `:orvice Station at
this location Un it will not cnn!6cm to tho General Plan of
the area.
The property on the north side of WIi ""Uma will be Stores and
the cic:se proximity of the new Post Office will result
in heavy traffic conjest.iun, and the close proximity of residential
in the area.
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Sta(.Lun it 0 tint that, this I.ype of business could and would
u�ve the urea in a dil'Canunt location than this.
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STAFF REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
DATE: AUGUST 7, 1991
PROJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT 26524 (THE ORCHARD) AND
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26525 (THE ORCHARD DUNES)
A. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR UNITS
LOCATED IN TENTATIVE TRACT 26524
B. PROPOSED DWELLING UNIT ON LOT 5 TT 26524
C. PROPOSED DWELLING UNIT ON LOT 36 TT 26524
D. PROPOSED DWELLING UNIT ON LOT 3 TPM 26525
APPLICANT: CHUCK STROTHER
LOCATION: SOUTH OF 50TH AVENUE APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE WEST
OF JEFFERSON STREET AND A QUARTER MILE EAST OF PARK
AVENUE.
BACKGROUND:
Tentative Tract 26524 comprises 44 custom single family lots
plus one well site on a total 38 acres. Tentative Parcel Map
26525 is a parcel map with three residential lots on 4 acres.
Tentative Tract 26524 and Tentative Parcel Map 26525 were
approved by the La Quinta City Council on December 18, 1990,
and January 15, 1991, respectively.
Both of these projects share entries and have private streets
and will have Homeowner's Associations to maintain common
areas. The Applicant intends to retain as many of the existing
citrus trees as possible.
Approval of units located in Tentative Tract 26524 will be by
Planning, Engineering, Building Department following the Design
Guidelines being approved by Design Review Board. These design
guidelines have now been submitted for Design Review Bard
approval. Plans for two units have also been submitted as
examples at the request of the applicant for early approval.
Each individual unit (total of 3) for Tentative Parcel Map
26524 will be approved by both Design Review Board and Planning
Commission.
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A. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR UNITS LOCATED IN TT 26524
A copy of the draft design criteria manual is attached. This
criteria covers various aspects such as formation of an
Architectural and Landscape Committee as part of the Homeowners
Association, the procedure by which plans are approved by that
committee and Planning & Development, Building & Safety, and
Engineering Department of the City of La Quinta, architectural
standards for units and individual lot retention drainage
requirements. A copy of the draft design criteria manual has
been circulated to Building and Safety and Engineering
Department but due to lack of time, comments have not yet been
received from the Building Department. Approval of these
criteria will therefore be subject to final approval by
Building and Safety and Engineering Department.
ANALYSIS:
Planning Staff comments on criteria manual modifications are as
follows:
1. The procedure for approval of unit plans should be as
follows: (see page 3 of the Design Criteria Manual)
DESIGN REVIEW THE ORCHARD
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1.
Owner
receives
design guidelines/purchases
lot
2.
Owner
contacts
ALC chairman for orientation
session
prior to commencing any design
3. Owner selects design team
4. Design team orientation with ALC chairman
5. Schematic design submittal (application and fee)
6. ALC review and approval
7. Design development submittal
8. ALC review and approval
9. City of La Quinta preliminary design submittal and
review (submit ALC approved drawings). Approval
of preliminary unit and landscaping plans by
Planning Department and approval of preliminai
nrAHinrt nian by the Enaineerina Department.
10. Approved letter issued by City of La Quinta
II. Submit working drawings to ALC
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12. ALC review and approval
13. Submit ALC approved working drawings to City of La
Quinta plan check.
14. City of La Quinta working drawing approval. Final
approval by Planning Engineering and Building
Department.
15. Building permit issued commence construction
2. Page 4, second half of page, item 3
Copies of Tract map conditions of approval, approved
grading/retention basin exhibit and current zoning
regulations for R-2 Zone and outdoor Light Control
ordinance should also be issued to the applicant during
the orientation session.
3. Page 9, paragraph 3
Submittal to City of La Quinta Planning and Development
Department should at minimum include three copies of the
following plans:
- elevations & floor plans
- site plan/landscaping plan
- grading plan showing where stormwater will be
retained on site
- materials board
- plus City approval fee, if required
4. Page 18, item C
It should be noted that lots 15 to 21 adjacent to the
south boundary, shall be developed with a minimum 40 foot
rear building setback. (This is Tract Map Condition #45).
5. Page 11, item 4
The Engineering Department has identified the following
to be attached to item #4:
5.e. Show the highest water surface elevation that will
be encountered anytime during the 24 hour, 100 year
storm. Maximum water depth shall not exceed 1 foot
anywhere on the lot.
6. Page 18, item D
Pools, spas and pool equipment should not be allowed in
the standard property setbacks as identified in item D.
Pools and spas shall be at least 5-feet from any dwelling
unit.
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7. Page 20, item 3a Roofs
This item is not consistent with the tract map condition
and should be changed to reflect the following:
Seventy-five percent of dwelling units within 150
feet of the ultimate right-of-way of 50th Avenue
shall be limited to one story, not to exceed 22
feet in height. The Planning and Development
Department shall approve any units higher than one
story or 22 feet located along 50th Avenue. All
lots alongside the south boundary of Tentative
Tract 26524 (Lots 15 through 21) shall have a
dwelling unit height limit of 22 feet.
All other units shall be no higher than 24 feet without
special review and approval from the ALC and in any event
not exceed a height of two and one-half stories with a
maximum height of thirty-five feet.
Height of units shall be measured from approved pad
elevation to upper roof ridgelines.
8. Page 23, item A
Engineering Department has made the following changes to
this item:
Second paragraph: Words at end of paragraph "during five,
ten and fifty year storms" replaced by "from storms up to
the 100 year intensity".
Third paragraph: Second sentence, add in "or stormwater
retention capacity" after the words "citrus trees".
Fourth paragraph (item Al): The second last sentence
should be changed to read "Each lot has been engineered to
adequately retain water runoff from storms up to the 100-year
intensity".
9. Page 25, item E Exterior Lighting
It should be noted that all outdoor lighting shall
conform with the City of La Quinta's Outdoor Light
Control Ordinance.
10. Page 30, item 8
It should be noted that necessary approvals plus permits
shall be obtained from the Planning and Development
Department and Building and Safety Department of the City
of La Quinta for temporary construction trailers.
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11. Page 35, item 5
This statement should read: Maintain dust control on the
lot in accordance with the approved tract map conditions
and City standards and requirements.
12. Page 36
Last sentence: This should read "all changes are
subject to the City of La Quinta's approval. The word
variance refers to a procedure by which the Zoning
Ordinance is amended and it might cause some confusion to
use this term in this context.
RECOMMENDATION ON DESIGN CRITERIA
Review the design in conjunction with Staff comments and
determine if the proposal is acceptable or if revisions are
needed.
B. PROPOSED DWELLING UNIT ON LOT 5 TENTATIVE TRACT 26524
Staff comments are as follows:
the pool encroaches into the 20 foot rear setback
- the height of the building (22 feet) complies with the
tract conditions of approval
- the lighting plan complies with the Outdoor Lighting
Ordinance
- the architectural design, landscaping plan and color
board are all satisfactory
- the drainage/individual retention basin plan still
needs to be approved by the Engineering Department
C. PROPOSED DWELLING UNIT ON LOT 36 TENTATIVE TRACT 26524
Staff comments are as follows:
- the height of the building (24 feet) complies with the
tract conditions of approval
- the lighting plan complies with the Outdoor Lighting
Ordinance
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- the architectural design, landscaping plan and color
board are all satisfactory
- the drainage/individual retention basin plan still
needs to be approved by the Engineering Department
D. PROPOSED DWELLING UNIT ON LOT 3 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26525
These plans will be approved by the Planning Commission.
Staff Comments are as follows:
- this unit does not comply with the 22 foot height
limit as specified in the Parcel Map conditions
- lighting details are not shown on the plan
- architectural design, landscaping plan and color board
are all acceptable but plans will have to be redesigned
to take into consideration the lower height limit.
- the drainage/retention basin plan still needs to be
approved by the Engineering Department
- the large central window on the south elevation could
be shaded by some shading device
RECOMMENDATION ON THREE UNITS:
Review the plans in conjunction with Staff comments and
determine if the proposals are acceptable or if revisions are
needed.
Attachments: 1. Locality Plan
2. Map showing location of units
3. Architectural Design Criteria Manual
4. Architectural and landscaping plans for 3 units
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ATTACHMENT No. 1
CASE No.
LOCATION MAP
TENTATIVE TRACT 26524
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LA QUINTA, CA
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INTRODUCTION/Landscaping
The Orchards are living, enduring portions of an historic La Ouinta
citrus ranch of over eighty acres which was initially planted more
than fifty years ago for agricultural purposes. The orchard
consists of grapefruit, lemon, lime and tangerine trees. They will
preserve through our Homeowners' Association those elements of
peace, shelter, and serenity.
The trees will blossom in early Spring, filling the air and
surrounds with a citrus fragrance from the grapefruit and tangerine
trees. Approximately two annual crops can be harvested from most of
the grapefruit trees, which are the large, deluxe ruby grapefruit
with a very sweet pink juice. Your trees will also provide you with
a nearly ideal sound barrier, a shelter in warm weather and a cool,
peaceful atmosphere surrounding The Orchards residence.
We wish to preserve these symbols of a rapidly -vanishing agricultural com-
munity here in the southern Coachelly Valley, and we need your help to
accomplish this. Accordingly, we have designated the rarely -found sizing
of homesites approaching one acre in area, generously proportioned primarily
to give owners a sense of sheltered, peaceful lifestyle as it once was in
La Quinta and its environs and to save as many of the trees in our orchard
as possible.
Our landscaping plan at The Orchards centers around these trees.
Our roads and other improvements were inspired primarily by them.
Our landscaping is already there: it is the citrus trees
themselves. They are their own statement. We will not promulgate
landscaping with conditions that "gild the lily" of the trees
orderly presence. Each residence on its road frontage really
reflects a driveway to a house mostly hidden from public view, which
is the way we think The Orchards homeowners would prefer it. Your
"curb appeal" is the orchard and its trees. Your individuality is
generally unbounded as to your residence and gardens within your own
orchard homesite, of course, while retaining the serenity, peace and
cool nature of a citrus orchard in the desert.
The following general points talk about setbacks, walls, fencing and
your personal landscaping plans for your residence and for the many
other details you will be considering as you prepare
for construction.
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The Orchards has been created to establish a new standard of excellence
for residential estate -sized homesites in the Desert. To preserve the
mature citrus trees which are such an integral part of The Orchards
Estates, is to sustain the elements of peace and privacy these classic
orchards reflect.
They will find the citrus orchard setting a wonderful enhancement to their
lifestyle. The lot size and the trees as shade and shelter that surround
each homesite permit privacy at the highest level in the Coachella Valley.
Our location, within the Santa Rosa Cove of La Quinta, provides its own
key shelter and protection elements, as well as some of the most beautiful
views in the entire desert.
The Orchards homesites are very generously proportioned and carefully
designed to enhance privacy and views together with convenient access. We
wish to help you design, construct, landscape and decorate your residence
in realizing your personal desires for as nearly perfect a home in our
Desert as can be created. Carefully drafted rules in achieving as much of
what you wish for as possible benefits everyone.
We are, therefore, very happy to welcome you to The Orchards and hope the
following guidelines will both protect and give assurance to each of you
as your residence is designed, reviewed and processed for construction.
Please study these guidelines carefully They were formulated in order to
assure both new and existing residentsof The Orchards that proper
standards of development will be maintained to everyone's benefit. Our
objectives are to encourage excellence in architecture and landscaping, to
promote an image readily identifiable with quality in development, and
maintain lasting values.
The esign, review and processing of each residence will be subject to
dir ction and approval of the ',YArchitectural and bndscape Committee
(ALC). The review, approval processes and design guidelines will ensure
continuing high uality and compatibility of design within the custom
homesites and orchard of The Orchards.
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DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS
DESIGN REVIEW AND PLAN SUBMITTAL PROCESS
In order to assure every resident of The Orchards that proper standards of
development will be ensured and maintained to everyone's benefit, the
practice of design review has been established by the Architectural and
Landscape Committee.
The Architectural and Landscape Committee (ALC) is established to oversee
and coordinate the Lot building program. The ALC is composed of three to
five persons all familiar with the master plan, individual parcel
concepts, design criteria and construction processes. The ALC's Chairman
will serve the important role of liaison between the Lot owners, their
design team consultants, the City of La Ouinta and the Homeowner
Association, The Chairman's responsibilities range from providing basic
information to explaining concepts and reviewing all processes.
The design review process begins with an orientation for the lot owner
with the ALC Chairman, followed by three plan submittals.
I. SCHEMATIC DESIGN SUBMITTAL: This submittal is presented when
the owner and design team have reached the concept for the
floor plan and form for the house and exterior.
2. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL: After Schematic Design approval,
the Design Development Plan can be submitted. These documents
provide the Committee a complete understanding of the arch-
itecture., the landscape and the proposed material for the
residence.
3. WORKING DRAWING SUBMITTAL: After Design Development approval
Working Drawings can be submitted. These drawings will be
reviewed for compliance with previous design submittals and
all Design Guidelines requirements. Prior to issuance of a
Building Permit from the City of La Quinta, it is necessary
to secure ALC Working Drawings approval.
The amount of time it takes the ALC for the approval process varies with
the adequacy and complexity of the design information and the completion
of submittal plans.
The Building Permit is not only a license to begin construction, but also
is a sign of the lot owner's agreement to observe and to build the house
as approved. If the owner wants to change approved plans, proposed re-
visions must be submitted to the ALC for further review and approval.
OWNER ORIENTATION
When a Lot owner plans to build on his lot, he should contact the
Architectural 6 Landscape Committee Chairman to arrange for an Orientation
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Session. The Orientation Session provides the owner with an opportunity
to: .
1. Review the entire process of designing and building a house at
The Orchards and understand his,role and responsibilities in
that process. r'
2. Review professional consultant requirements.
3. Review the Lot architectural and landscape goals and philosophy.
4. Have the City of La Quinta's review process explained.
5. Have any questions about the review and building process
answered and take a site tour with the ALC Chairman.
The Orientation Session provides the ALC Chairman an opportunity to meet
each Lot owner and understand each owner's thoughts and desires about the
kind of house he plans to build.
The ALC Chairman acts as the owner's liaison between his design profes-
sionals and the ALC as the design moves from conception to completion. It
is important for owners to contact the Chairman for an Orientation Session
before any professional consultants are chosen. This will help the design
process to run smoothly.
An integral part of the success of the design process is the active in-
volvement by the lot owner. It is his responsibility to understand and.
comply with the provisions of the Lot Design Guidelines, and to assure
that all his consultants also understand and comply with the Guidelines.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Professional Consultant Requirements and Responsibilities
1. Owners must use California licensed professional consultants
(Architect, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer/Surveyor and
Soils Engineer, etc.)
2. It is the owner's responsibility to make sure that his licensed
professionals process through the ALC any exterior architectural
and landscape revisions to house or lot under costruction.
3. The owner is responsible for making sure his licensed profes-
sionals and contractors construct his residence in conformance
with approved plans and revisions.
4. Owner is to provide to the ALC Chairman the names, addresses
and California license numbers of all consultants once they
are selected so that .copies of the Design Guidelines can be
forwarded to the design team members for review prior to the
Design Team Orientation Session.
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2. owner contacts ALC chairman
for orientation session prior
to commencing any design
3. owner selects design team
4. Design team orientation with
ALC chairman
5. Schematic design submittal
(application and fee)
6. ALC review and approval
7. Design development submittal
8. ALC review and approval
9. City of La Quinta
preliminary design submittal
and review (submit ALC
approved drawings)
10. Approved letter issued by
City of La Quinta
11. Submit working drawings to
ALC
12.. ALC review and approval
13. Submit ALC approved working
drawings to City of
La Quinta plan check.
14. City of La Quinta working
drawing approval
15. Building permit -issued
commence construction.
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DESIGN REVIEW
DESIGN TEAK ORIENTATION
After the lot owner has chosen his architect and landscape architect, a
Consultants' Orientation Session should be scheduled with the ALC
Chairman.
This Orientation Session provides the professional an opportunity to:
1. Review the entire proces of designing and building a house at
The Orchards and unders nd his role and responsibilities.
2. Review professional consultant requirements.
3. Review the architectural and landscape goals and philosophy.
4. Have the City of La Quinta's review process explained.
5. Have any questions about the review and building process answered
and take a site tour with the ALC Chairman.
During the Orientation Session(s), a number of important ALC require-
ments and conditions are reviewed. These include:
1. Drawing submittals and design review applications must be com-
plete and in line with Design Guideline requirements before the
ALC formally/ccepts them for review.
2. A project architect and landscape architect who are actively-
involved.with the design of the residence must be assigned to
be the only representatives to the ALC during the plan sub-
mittal and building process.
3. Issuance of site maps and supplementary information , necessary
to start design work. This package includes:
a. Tract Map showing official survey and legal status of the
lot.
b. Setback Map.
C. Design Review Application.
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d. Status and Plans of Adjacent
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ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE
COMIaTTEE (ALC)
The
ALC is a functional arm of
the lot owner's association and is
composed
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of three to five persons all familiar with the design and review process.'`:
individual parcel concepts, and the overall Orchards..plan..
This Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all site improve-
ments and any revision or alteration to those improvements. The goal of
the ALC is to process each submittal fairly; consistently, in a timely
manner and, most important, in accordance with the requirements of the
Design Guidelines and the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (C.C.SR.'s).
General conditions of the ALC Design Guidelines:
1. Review and act on all formal drawing submission within thirty
(30) days of acceptance.
2. Revision to Design Guidelines become effective thirty (30)
days after adoption by the ALC.
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SCHEMATIC
INTRODUCTION
There are three drawing submittals. They are Schematic Design, Design
Development and Working Drawing. Each submission is outlined below.
As a general requirement, each consultant shall include an information
block on all submittal sheets containing:
1. North arrow.
2. Street names
3. Submission date.
4. Date of each revision, change or plan re -issue.
5. Name and home city of the lot owner.
6. Name, address and California license number of the archi-
tectural firm, the name and office telephone number of the
Project Architect.
7. Sheet number and description.
THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN
The Schematic plans give the Committee its first look at the design of the
owner's residence. At this stage, the ALC will focus on architectural
form and fundamental relationships between the owner's residence and the
surrounding environment of neighboring homes, citrus orchard and landscaping.
The ALC does not focus on detail at this point, but the choice of basic
materials and their relationship to one another is required. In general
the ALC is looking to see if the architects are presenting a home with
substance and one which complements the spirit of The Orchards
and the Design Guidelines.
The Committee requires four (4) sets of the following Schematic Design
Drawings for review process:
1. Preliminary drainage plan showing elevations at the four
corners plus two points along the frontage at the curb. Also
show the finish floor elevations and method and direction
of drainage.
2. Schematic Site, and Floor Plan (1/8" scale).
3. Schematic Elevations (1/8" or 1/4" scale) and building sections
(1/4").
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4. Schematic Perspective or Study Model of that portion of the
residence above the trees.
In addition, the above plans must be accompanied by a Design Review Appli-
cation and a $200.00 fee.
(Note: All grades must be mean elevation above sea level.)
DRAWING REQUIREMENTS
1. Schematic Site, Grading and Floor Plan (1/8" scale)
This plan should use the information from a topographic survey
and include:
a. Proposed floor plan (rooms designated by name) and outline
of the roof overhang, including hip, ridge and valley lines
(shown dotted).
b. Schematic site design concept for lot, including driveways,
walkways, patios, pools, spas, garden walls.
C. Where site grade changes are proposed, show existing grades
on lot in dashed lines and proposed grades on lot in solid
lines. Show proposed spot elevations on hardscape areas, house
slab, walls, pool, spas, and planter areas to understand fund-
amental grade changes and grade transition treatments.
e. Utility locations including electric transformers, electric
pullbox, water meter box or stubout, telephone and television
pullbox or stubout, gas and sewer laterals serving the lot.
f. Show property lines, building and pool setback lines, and any
easements.
g. Show approved pad elevation.
h. Adjacent lots, common areas and streets within twenty-five feet
(25') of lot. When a house is existing or proposed on adjacent
lot, show all architectural and landscape information as
provided by the ALC Chairman.
I. Show landscape concept, location of new and existing trees,
shrubery, and ground cover.
2. Schematic Elevations (1/8" or 1/4" scale) and Site Sections (1/8" scale)
This Drawing should show the following:
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a. At least four (4) building elevations identified as north,
south, east, west, and/or front (street side), rear, left and
right sides.
Front and rear elevations must extend five feet (5') beyond
property line. Show existing or proposed improvements and
grades in those areas. This should include one colored
set of elevations.
b. Show all proposed exterior materials on elevations.
C. Two (2) 1/8" sections extended beyond the property line:
1. Front yard section taken from an exterior house wall to
the street which best shows house/site relationship.
Please show all existing grades with dashed lines,
proposed grades in solid lines, and include all improve-
ments.
2. Rear yard section taken from an exterior house wall
extended twenty-five feet (25') into adjoining lots or
common property. Please show all existing grades in
dashed lines, proposed grades in solid lines and include
all improvements.
Note: Please indicate all section cut lines on Schematic Site,
Grading and Floor Plan.
4. Schematic Perspective or Study Model
Present a Schematic Drawing in two -point perspective from a point
above the house on the street side with an angle of approximately
450 to the face of the house.
The perspective should show:
a. All planting S grading treatments and how they relate to
adjacent land and the citrus orchard.
b. All visible proposed driveways, walkways, patios, pools,
garden walls, etc. as well as special architectural elements.
Study Model
The Committee encourages architects to present schematic cardboard models
instead of perspective drawings but they are not required. These need
not be detailed or colored; rough study models that show architectural
form are acceptable. Models should include garden walls and curb locations,
and surrounding citrus trees.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
The Design Development submittal is meant to provide the owner and ALC
with drawings that illustrate and communicate a fully developed design
concept that is well integrated with the site and surroundings.
The Committee will review the Design Development after it has reviewed
the Schematic Design and issued its letter of approval.
After the ALC reviews and approves the Design Development subl, the
ALC Chairman will sign and stamp two (2) sets of drawings 'APfORVEDI and
return them to the lot owner or his representative with a writ en notice
of the Committee's approval. These drawings as well as a material board
must be submitted to the City of La Quinta along with City approval fees
for their 'Preliminary Plan Review Process'. Additional information may
be required by the City.
The Design Development Drawing requirements outlined in this section have
been prepared with the intent of including many of the City Of La Quinta's
Preliminary Plan Review submittal requirements. (Be sure to check with
the City for further requirements or changes.)
The ALC will need four (4) sets of Design Development Drawings and one (1)
material board for review purposes.
Drawing Requirements and Material Board
1. Site and Floor Plan (1/8" scale)
This plan should include:
a. Easements.
b. Approved pad elevation including adjacent pad elevations.
C. Building and pool setback lies.
d. Roof overhang line.
e. Slab elevations.
f. All service yards and equipment including trash area.
g. All hardscape including material and color designations.
h. All utility service locations for the lot and residential
meter locations.
i. Electric appliances.
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j. Rooms designated by name and dimensions.
k. Retaining or free-standing garden walls, fences, garden
gates, S their finishes (note wall and fence elevations).
1. Square footage of:
enclosed air conditioned space
covered patio space
garage and mechanical space
M. Tree plan showing existing trees and proposed trees (show-
ing names of species).
2. Exterior Elevations (1/8" scale)
This drawing should show the following:
a. All four (4) exterior elevations include twenty-five (25')
beyond property line. Show existing and proposed improve-
ments in these areas.
b. Proposed exterior materials and finishes on walls and
roofs.
c. Proposed special architectural elements such as skylights,
solar panels and covered patios.
d. Maximum height of finished structure from approved pad
elevation.
e. Typical fascia and soffit details, typical exterior
column details if any; typical door head and jamb
details, window head, jamb and sill details and typical
garden wall and fence details.
f. Show the outline of all garden walls and fences with dash
lines as they impact the house elevation.
3. Roof Plan (1/8" scale)
This plan should show:
a. Flat and sloped roof areas and how they are drained.
b. Trellis areas, skylights.
C. Location of exterior walls and columns in relationship to
roof edge. (Note: A transparent roof plan overlay to be used
along with the Site and Floor Plan is desirable, but not
required. Only one (1) copy would be needed for review
purposed).
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ..
4. Finish Grading and Drainage Plan (1/8" scale)
This plan should show:
a. Include all information from the Design Development Site
and Floor Plan.
b. All existing grade contours, taken from the topographic
survey on the lot, adjacent lots, common area and streets
within twenty-five feet (25') with dashed lines at one
foot (1') contour intervals and all proposed grades on
lot with solid lines at one foot (1') contour intervals.
C. Indicate means of achieving positive drainage from all
locations on the lot to an approved drainage location.
d. Show location of all bubbler boxes, area drains and dry
wells, and existing irrigation features such as pumps
and wells. Also show the irrigation features of the
citrus tree irrigation system adjacent to the building
site.
5. Preliminary Landscape Plan (by Landscape Architect) (1/8" scale)
This plan should be in color and include:
a. An indication of all information from the Design Develop-
ment Site and Floor Plan, and Grading and Drainage Plan.
b. Proposed trees, shrubs, lawn, berming and ground cover
areas. Trees should be identified by form or name (i.e.
canopy tree, citrus tree, and mature height the tree can
be expected to reach, etc.). When identifying by botan-
ical name, include: common name and show multi or standard
trunk.
C. Existing or approved trees, shrubs, lawn, berming and
ground cover (indicate speicies by common and botanical
names), hardscape and house walls on adjacent lots with-
in twenty-five feet (25') of the owner's lot. NOTE:
Secure planting plan of existing or approved adjacent
lot landscaping from the ALC. If necessary, verify in-
formation in the field.
d. All existing trees, shrubs, lawn berming and ground cover
(indicate species by common S botanical names) behind lot
within twenty-five (25') of the lot owner's lot.
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
6. Material Board
The Design Development Drawings should be accompanied by one (1)
8jj"xl4" color board showing samples of the proposed finishes.
Show materials, textures and colors of the building and walls and
fences, fascia, hardscape, and roof. Actual material samples are
preferable.
7. Design Information
Please provide maufacturers' brochures and/or illustrations for
the following:
a. All exterior doors including garage and all gates.
b. Roof installation method.
C. Building and site light fixtures.
d. Any special architectural features.
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WORKING DRAWINGS
WORKING DRAWINGS
As a lot owner, you or your professional consultants can submit the Working
Drawings of the proposed design when you receive the Committee's written
approval of the Design Development plans and a letter from the City of
La Quinta noting review and approval of the Design Development plans.
Approval Procedure
When the lot owner and his design professionals receive the ALC's written
approval of the Working Drawings, copies of the Approved ALC stamped
drawings will need to be submitted to the City of La Quinta with whatever
information and fees the City requires for review and approval of the
Working Drawings.
If the Committee does not approve the Working Drawings, it will return
them with a written request for corrections and resubmission. The archi-
tect and/or landscape architect must provide all additional drawings and
details the ALC requires to understand the design fully.
The Committee will act on all Working Drawing submissions with thirty (30)
days of submittal date.
The Working Drawings format is left up to the design professional's
discretion; however the Committee does have certain requirements which
should be included. They are as follows:
General Requirements
- Specifications should appear on the Working Drawings, or in sep-
arate book form.
- Working Drawings must have complete symbol S abbreviation legends.
- Contractors must gang and conceal from view, roof vents wherever
possible.
- Roof drain downspouts must not drain onto hardscape or be visible
from traffic areas.
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WORKING DRAWINGS
Architectural Plana
Minimum Working Drawing Sheet requirements include:
1. Cover Sheet.
2. Site Plan (1/8" scale)
3. Grading and Drainage Plan (1/8" scale)
4. Foundation and Details.
5. Floor Plan and Details (1/4" scale)
6. Exterior Elevations (1/8" scale)
7. Sections (minimum 1/4" scale)
8. Framing Plan and Details.
9. Roof Plan (1/8" scale).
10. Electrical
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11. HVAC
12. Plumbing.
13 Reflected Ceiling Plan.
14. Glazing, Door and Finish Schedules.
15. Details.
16. Security Plan.
Landscape Plans
Landscape Plan sheets to include:
1. Landscape Plan.
2. Irrigation Plan.
3. Pool, Spa, Fountain plans and Details.
4. Landscape Lighting.
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WORKING DRAWINGS
SECURITY
1. The following basic residential security system design requirements
should be accounted for in the Working Drawings and installed in
each residence:
a. A perimeter system which includes the alarming of all exterior
doors and windows.
b. Smoke and heat detectors (audible interior fire alarm) accord—
ing to code.
C. Interior sounder for the fire, intrusion and medical emergency
alarms.
d. Interior passive infrared detector.
e. All security equipment installed must be UL approved. (This
information must be put on the Working Drawings as a note.)
f. The installer must contact the ALC concerning the zoning of
the residence for the final systems check and approval of the
system.
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A. Easements
1. Front property lines are generally located on the face of
the curb of the street that borders the lot. There are
some exceptions when a lot borders a common lot.
2. Each lot is served with underground electricity, TV
cable, telephone, sewer, gas line, and water line. The
location of these utilities within the easement should be
confirmed in the field when a topographic survey of the
lot is done.
3. All utility company pull boxes, transformers, etc. have
been set within the easement in a manner that will
accommodate future planting and grading to diminish their
visual impact. They shall be leveled and graded around
to provide positive drainage.
4. The Architectural and Landscape Committee (ALC) will
individually review all improvements planned for
inclusion over easements held by public agencies as well
as The Orchards Homeowners Association. Easements that
are located on the lots include, but are not limited to,
water lines, irrigation lines, sewers, and storm drain
lines. Locations of these easements are found on the
tract map. Certain restrictions for the placement of lot
improvements in these types of areas may be in effect.
The owner or owner's design consultants should check with
the ALC to determine this.
5. All citrus trees located within the setback, will be in a
Citrus Maintenance Easement for the purpose of watering,
spraying, pruning and harvesting the fruit by the H.O.A.
agent, the ranch manager.
B. Approved Pad Elevations!
1. All lots have been assigned a finish grade elevation that has
been approved by the City of La Quinta and referred to as the
'approved pad elevation.' No additional fill material can be
placed on the lot to raise the approved pad elevation and,
therefore, the height of the house (the finished height of each
house is measured from the approved pad elevation). Any increase
from minimum pad elevation will be approved on a case by case
basis and only when it is determined there will be no adverse
effect un_on the citrus or drainage or if there is a legitimate
need for an increase. Areas within a house can be lowered or
raised to create a more interesting floor plan. Pool and garden
areas also can be sunken or raised to provide privacy and de—
sign interest, but provisions for drainage must be addressed.
Lot drainage must conform with TheOrchards
coon drainage plan.
2. All building pads will bP developed by the lot owner with the
use of a licensed civil gngineer/surveyor and a licensed
soils engineer. 0,
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
Standard Property setbacks are:
a) 40' to front of house
b) 35' to front of garage
c) 20' setback for each side and rear yard
d) Side yard on corner lot to be 30'.
D. Pool and Spa Setbacks
All pools and spas should be setback a minimum of twenty feet (20')-Pt6rI
side property lines.
Walls and fences are to be reviewed on an individual basis and must
be built within the approved setbacks on all street frontages. They
may be built on the property line only when said property is in
common with another custom lot.
The preferred design is a masonry block wall six feet (60') maximum
in height. Other types of walls may be approved on a case by case
basis and should be fully covered with landscaping.
1. Association Wall and Pence Requirements
a. All wall and fence footings must be covered with a mini—
mum of twelve inches (12") of soil.
b. Height of walls and fences are to be measured from the
grade on which it is to be built.
C. Garden gates must be substantially constructed. Con—
sideration should be given to heavy duty steel jambs and
gate frames.
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ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
F. Service Areas and Utility Entrance Locations
1. Service yards are intended primarily for storage of trash,
firewood, maintenance tools, etc. Pool, air conditioning,
irrigation and other mechanical equipment also must be lo-
cated in these areas or underground. Five foot (5') high
minimum landscaped walls or fences are required around ser-
vice yards. -
2. Electric meters and panels, gas meters, sub -panels, telephone
and television entrance panels, etc., must be out of sight
when viewed from the street or adjacent lots. They may be
located in service yards or on the house, or preferably in
mechanical rooms but may not be in the setbacks.
3. The interior of enclosed service yards must not be visible from
the street or adjacent properties.
G. Residential Exteriors.
1. Exterior Elevations
a. The design elements of a house shall be compatible with
and complimentary to each other. Exterior treatments
shall be consistently detailed around the entire house.
b. All materials used on the house exterior should be
compatible with and complimentary to each other and to the
overalldesign in style, texture, color, and character.
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2. Materials/Colors
a. All exterior materials should be authentic and genuine.
simulated or artificial building materials shall not be
approved.
b. Due to climatic extremes, the use of wood on a residential
exterior should be carefully considered. The use of wood
on exterior walls as an accent element is encouraged be-
cause it adds 'warmth' to any design, but it is a high
maintenance item. The use of wood as the primary exte-
rior material on a house is discouraged.
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C. Exterior hardscape colors should be complimentary to
exterior house colors.
3. Roofs
a. Upper roof ridgelines shall be no higher than twenty-four
(24') feet from the approved pad elevation without a
variance from the City of La Quinta and a special review
and approval from the ALC for special design elements.
b. It is recommended that roofs shall be clad in non -glossy
shake, slate & mexican tile and shall be close as
.possible to the color that has been approved for the
homes in this association. Other roof coverings,
however, may be approved on a case by case basis.
c. Mechanical equipment shall not be visible on roof
structure.
d. Sheet metal work should be kept clean and simple with the
minimum of exposed metal and general should be painted to
blend in with the surrounding materials.
e. The use of flat roofs is discouraged. A minimum of 60%
of the roof area shall have a pitch of 2 1/2" in 12"
minimum.
4. Fascias
Consideration should be given to the fascia as an important
design element.
5. Chimneys
As fireplaces and chimneys are very dominant in an architec-
tural design, they need to be proportionate to and consis-
tently detailed with the overall architectural design.
6. Skylights
Skylights must be integrally designed into the structure and
should not be obtrusive.
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8. Mechanical Equipment/Sheet Metal/Vents
Roof mounted mechanical equipment must not be visible and must
not generate excessive noise levels.
All sheet metal should be minimally exposed and must be
painted to match adjacent materials.
Plumbing vents should be ganged with a minimum number of vents
exposed to view from the street, and surrounding properties.
H. Design Features
1. Doors
a. Special consideration should be given to the entry door
and hardware. The entry should be a very special design
complementary to the architecture.
b. Exterior doors should be consistent with each other.
Similar jamb and head details should be used around the
entire exterior of the house. Where vents are required
for exterior mechanical room doors, full height louvered
(preferably steel) on mechanical rooms should be used.
C. Garage overhead doors should be handled with a great
deal of sensitivity. They should be tastefully handled
and complementary to the overall design of the house.
2. Exterior Trim and Detailing
Exterior trim 5 detailing shall be consistent around the
entire house. Gingerbread, plantons, or false ornamentation
will not be acceptable.
3. Much thought should go into the detailing of columns. They
should be constructed with substantial materials, propor-
tionate to other design elements, complementary to the over-
all architectural design, and consistently detailed. Consid-
eration should be given to planting pockets at their base for
vine growth.
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ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
Parking
/j 1. Consideration should be given to planning ample off-street
parking for both household members and guests. This parking
should not be visible from the road.
2. No parking will be allowed on the streets except fn
certain approved areasy or on special occasions
with Homeowners Association Board approval.
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A.. Grading and Drainage
Intent: Manipulation of the ground surface within the individual
lots must consider drainage and the impact it has upon the citrus
orchard and the total project.
In general, the intent of carefully continued drainage of private
lots is to keep the streets as dry as possible, and to put as much
water back into the ground water system as possible. It also is a
safeguard against interior lot flooding during five, ten and fifty
year storms.
v Anyberming concept being developed within the individual lot must
consider its connection to patterns already established and its
effects on the citrus trees. Any proposed change in grading or
drainage that will detrimentally affect the citrus trees will not
be approved.
1. All lots must retain all their runoff onsite,
including runoff from half of the street frontage
of their lot. The lots and streets are built above
the citrus trees to facilitate the drainage to
these tree areas around the perimeter of each lot.
Each lot has been engineered to more than
adequately retain water runoff even during heavy
rain storm. The ALC will guard against any
altering of the drainage plan.
2. All water generated on any lot shall not flow onto
adjacent lots or unapproved locations.
3. Downspouts for roofs shall all connect to underground
drainage systems.
4. Drywells shall be a minimum of four feet (4') in diameter
by eight feet (8') deep and backfilled with a minimum of
three-quarterfoot (3/4') gravel along its outside peri-
meter. All drywells shall have removable grates to allow
for periodic cleaning.
5• All topographic change must occur within the lot property
boundaries and meet adjacent land at grade.
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B. Planting
1. Houses must be landscaped, and each houses landscape plan
will be submitted to the. Architectural and Landscape Committee
for approval.
2. It is understood that the citrus trees themselves are to be
the dominant landscape feature on each lot,
3. Within each lot owners building area, any trees that are planted
must be species .that grow no higher than the existing citrus
trees. However, any form of palm tree is acceptable and will
be the only exception to this rule.
4. Gravel: No gravel will be allowed as a ground cover if it can
be seen from the street, or adjacent properties, except in drive---
ways.and service yards.
C. The Citrus Orchard
The 900 + citrus trees that exist in The Orchard will be
farmed by a ranch manager working for and under the
direction of the Homeowners Association. The ranch
manager will be responsible for the operation of the well
and the drip irrigation system, and the spraying,
pruning, fertilizing, and harvesting of the fruit.
The H.O.A. has a citrus tree maintenance easement for
access to the citrus trees found within the setbacks of
each lot. This is to insure that each tree receives its
necessary care to preserve The Orchard ambiance for all
to enjoy.
The fruit that is not used by homeowner for personal
consumption will be harvested and sold under the ✓
direction of the ranch manager. The Homeowners
Association will reap the profits from th'e sale of the
remaining fruit, which will help offset the cost of
farming the trees! which is included in the monthly
association dues
Citrus Orchard Design Guidelines
The citrus orchard is a landscape element reminiscent of the agricul—
tural heritage and history of this land's past. It has been preserved,
among many reasons, because of its specialness, privacy and inherent
beauty. For these reasons and because it will remain a working
orchard, special care is needed in how one builds within its environs.
The grid pattern geometry of the trees will have a definite effect
on the layout of outside garden space. The orchard is in the position
-tioa of possibly losing its fragile qualities if all trees were to be
eliminated. A spirit of cooperation is necessary between the lot
owner and the committee to fullfil all parties' needs and desires.
Therefore the following guidelines have been established.
L. No trees outside a lot owner's property will be removed for views....
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2. + The removal of citrus trees on the '-lots will need to be reviewed
on an individual basis by the ALC.
3. The ALC recognizes the geometry of the orchard as the most
persuasive quality to preserve. Therdfore, it encourages the
planting of trees in the setback area on the existing orchard
on -center trunk pattern. (As mentioned before, substitute
species that grow no higher than the existing citrus can be
used. Palm trees are the exception to this rule.)
4. The ALC will be the sole party responsible for physically mark-
ing the trees to be removed within the lot. The ALC will have
two weeks to perform this task at the point they receive the
request from the landscape architect.
5. In order to promote privacy, all trees on each lot's peri-
meter will be permitted to grow to the ground and into the other
perimeter trees to form a hedgelike appearance. (Exception:
Citrus ranch management may require a gap in the'hedge' every
so often for their machines to enter.)
6. All trees not included in the lot owners approved 12,000 square
feet of building area will be maintained by The. Orchards
Homeowners' Association, with the help of their
ranch management team. They will have the sole right to trim,
plant, replant, spray, irrigate, harvest and perform any other
task in order to preserve the citrus orchard. The Orchards
Homeowners' Association shall also have the right
solely or through a private ranch management firm, to market the
harvested fruit for the mutual benefit of the Homeowners' Assoc-
iation and help defray costs of the orchard upkeep.
D. Swimming Pools and Spa:
1. Consideration should be given in the designing of the
pool and/or spa areas to provide for privacy for both the
lot owner and his neiahbors.
All pools and area drains must connect into the drywell
required on each lot and no chlorinated water is to be
allowed to drain into the tree easement.
3. Precast or molded spas are not acceptable. Custom
designed spas are acceptable.
E. Exterior Lighting
All entrances to homesites shall be illuminated at night to indicate
their presence. These areas may be lit either by lights mounted
directly on or within the entrance structure or by landscape lighting
or both. The degree of illumination shall be for identification purposes
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only and shall not be excessive to the extent that it lights adjacent
areas or the street. .
A1� entrance and driveway lighting shall be reviewed by the ALC at /
the time of design development and working drawing review stages. 1/
F. / Specific Guidelines
1. Frontage street lighting will require a minimum of one 20-amp
2400 watt circuit to be available on the owner's timeclock.
Timeclock setting to be determined by the ALC for overall
lighting requirements. Final selection and location of fix-
tures and electrical work must be approved by the Architectural
and Landscape Committee before proceeding with work.
2. Flood and Spot Light Fixtures: Above -grade flood lights for
The lighting of trees and plantings shall be concealed as much as
possible by shrubs to prevent daytime visibility. These
fixtures are not allowed in grass areas visible from the street,
or adjacent property. They shall be installed and shielded so
as not to produce glare into neighboring properties or the
street. These fixtures are to be of 'specification' grade
and preferable copper or brass construction to prevent main-
tenance problems due to high alkaline soils.
3. Where below -grade fixtures are used to up -light trees, standards
shall conform to those listed above for flood and spotlight
fixtures.
4. Outdoor fixtures may use other incandescent or
fluorescent lamps. No colored lamps will be allowed,
i.e. red, blue, amber.
5. All exterior wall mount or ceiling mount 'decorative' fixtures
to be of high quality and in conformace with the house archi-
tecture. Only incandescent lamps will be allowed. (Some
fluorescent lights are permissible with special approval.)
6. Security Lighting: No visible security lights may be mounted
on the house, or be visible from the street. Lights may not
be allowed to stay on for long periods of time if they can be
seen from off the homeowners' lot.
7. The ALC recommends field testing of all fixture locations at
night, prior to final installation.
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION
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* Contact Imperial Irrigation District, offices prior to beginning
construction. It often takes up to six weeks or more to install
temporary power. Imperial Irrigation District will need the
site/floor plan and load calculations to determine the electrical
needs of each residence.
* Be sure to send a letter of indemnification to adjacent lot owners
if you wish to use their property for storage of materials during
construction. This letter must be signed and returned to the
Architectural and Landscape Committee Chairman.
* Prior to beginning construction all sub -contractors must be registered
with the Architectural and Landscape Committee. Take this opportunity
to meet with the ALC representative so he may familiarize you with
the ALC procedures.
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PRE -CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS AND COMPLIANCE DEPOSIT
Before construction commences, the followin& items will need to be submitted
to the ALC Chairman for the permanent files:
1. One (1) copy of the building permit.
2. Two (2) full sets of Working Drawings approved and stamped by
the City of La Quinta and The Orchards.
3. One (1) filled out copy of the General Contractor Information
Form.
4. Two (2) copies of the Temporary Construction Facilities' Plan.
This plan shows the location of the facilities placed on the
lot prior to construction and described below.
5. A $2,000.00 Construction Compliance Deposit (described below).
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Each lot owner is required to post and maintain a $2,000.00
refundable Construction Compliance Deposit with the ALC that
can be drawn upon as a means of enforcing compliance with the
provisions of The Design Guidelines and C.C.&R.'s. This de-
posit is returned after all provisions of the Design Guidelines
and the owner's association have been met. This includes,
correcting security, safety or health risks or hazards; cleaning
or maintaining the site, adjacent property and streets; re-
pairing the damaged or disturbed work of others and legal ex-
penses for forcing compliance.
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES
The following temporary construction facilities are required to be placed
on the lot and inspected before construction commences. A Temporary Con-
struction Facilities Plan indicating the location of the facilities on
the lot will need to be submitted and approved by the ALC Chairman prior to
their installation.
1. Temporary Water: A temporary water riser together with a 150'
minimum of 1" heavy duty rubber water hose, irrigation facili-
ties for dust control and a hose stand shall be provided and
installed in accordance with the Design Guidelines Standards.
Temporary water requirements must additionally meet the approval
of the La Quinta Fire Marshall.
2. TEMPORARY ELECTRIC: A metered power outlet shall be provided
and installed in accordance with the requirements of the
Imperial Irrigation District, the City of La Quinta, and Design
Guidelines Standards.
Construction
The home building process at The Orchards is actually three
processes in one. These are:
1. The Pre -Construction Process
2. The Construction Process
3. The ALC Inspection Process
These three processes and their accompanying regulations are described
on the following pages.
The general or basic step-by-step procedures for building a home at
The Orchards are sequentially described in the following flow
diagram.
CONSTRUCTION FLOW DIAGRAM
Pre -Construction Process:
1. ALC APPROVES WORKING
DRAWINGS; CITY ISSUES
BUILDING PERMIT
2. CONTRACTOR ORIENTATION
WITH ALC CHAIRMAN
3. ALC RECEIVES PRE --
CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS
AND COMPLIANCE DEPOSIT
4. TREES TO BE REMOVED APPROVED
& MARKED BY ALC & REMOVED &
PRE -CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES
INSPECTED. ALC ISSUES APPROVAL
TO PROCEED
Construction Process:
5. C0124ENCE CONSTRUCTION
6. ALC BUILDING LOCATION AND
SETBACK INSPECTION
7. COMPLETED HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
AND SITE CONSTRUCTION
8. ALC LANDSCAPE INSPECTION
(PRE -PLANTING)
9. ALC PLAN CONFORMANCE
INSPECTION
10. ALC LANDSCAPE INSPECTION
(FINAL)
11. CITY ISSUES OCCUPANCY PERMIT
12. RETURN COMPLIANCE DEPOSIT
' CONSTRUCTION
3. Temporary Toilet: A temporary fiberglass toilet in good
condition shall be provided with a bi-weekly chemical main-
tenance program. These units shall be maintained in a clean,
sanitary and odorless condition.
4, Responsibility of Contractor:, It is the
responsibility of the contractor to protect existing
irrigation and to insure water flow to all citrus trees
on the lot, The contractor shall also be responsible for
the protection of the citrus trees on and near the
construction site. Wrapping tree trunks with wood may be
necessary when trees are near heavy construction
equipment or high traffic areas.
5. Dumpster: A minimum three (3) yard steel dumpster shall
be maintained on the lot during the duration of
construction phase. A regular dumpling service shall be
maintained so that overflow and unpleasant odors do not
occur.
6. Job Site Telephone: A job site telephone shall be
installed in a enclosure in accordance with the Design
Guideline Standards or in a trailer.
7. Plan Box and Lot Sign: A plan box and accompanying sign shall
be installed in accordance' with Design Guideline Standards. A
complete set of approved plans and permits shall be maintained
in the plan box while the house is under construction. The ALC
must be provided with a key or combination if the plan box is
locked..
The following temporary construction facilities are not required but must
be shown.on the temporary construction facilities plan and approved by the
ALC before they are installed on the site if they are used.
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8. Temporary Consthuction Trailer: Trailers shall be no smaller than
8' x 16' (box size), of recent construction and in good repair.
No construction 'shacks' will be permitted. All signs must be
removed from trailers.
gStoraae Bins: Storage bins for on -site material
storage shall be steel and in good repair. No material
will be allowed to be stored on the street or in any
common area.
OWNER/CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Each lot owner is responsible for hiring a licensed general
contractor on site to supervise construction and to receive
deliveries and direct suppliers and subcontractors.
2. The lot owner and/or his general contractor or superintendent are re-
sponsible for hiring a licensed sub -contractor to install the
planting and irrigation.
3. The lot owner, his design professional and his general contractor or
superintendent are responsible for familiarizing,themselves, and com-
plying with, all applicable construction Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (C.C.6R.'s) affecting the work.
4. Each design professional, general contractor or superintendent is re-
sponsible for familiarizing their employees, sub -contractors and
suppliers with all relevant construction requirements and provisions
in the Design Guidelines and enforcing them.
5. The lot owner, his design professional, and general contractor or
superintendent are required to construct the residence and surrounding
improvements according to the plan's specifications and revisions
approved in writing by the Architectural and Landscape Committee (ALC)
and the City of La Quinta.
6. The lot owner, his design professional and contractor/superintendent
are responsible for knowing that The Orchards is not only a
residential commumity but also a working citrus orchard. Because of
this it is of the utmost importance that all construction people
involved help in the maintenance of the orchard by cooperating with
the citrus ranch manager and his helpers and by causing the least
amount of disturbance to the citrus trees.
THE PRE -CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
ORIENTATION MEETING
When a lot owner has secured all necessary Working Drawing approvals from
the City of La Ouinta and the ALC, an Orientation Meeting between the
owner's design professional contractor/superintendent and the ALC Chairman
will be necessary.,
The purpose of this Orientation Meeting is to review the building process
and its requirements and to answer any questions the supervising team may
have about the process.
A site pass will be issued to the supervising team at this time. The
Orientation Meeting and initial gate clearance should be arranged by calling
the ALC Chairman.
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CONSTRUCTION
THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
CLEARANCES AND SITE ACCESS REGULATIONS
Design Professional and General Contractor/Superintendent Clearances
A site pass is issued to the lot owner's design professional, general
contractor/superintendent at the Orientation Meeting with the ALC Chairman.
This pass provides for lot access during normal working hours prior to
and during construction.
Site access for general contractors & their sub -contractors during the
initial bidding process will be granted by the ALC Chairman on an indivi-
dual basis. Please contact the ALC for clearance.
Employees, Sub -contractors and Supplier Clearances
The general contractor or superintendent is required to give each of his
employees, sub -contractors and suppliers a Construction Personnel Infor-
mation Form and make sure it is filled out accurately and completely. The
general contractor or superintendent is required to deliver the forms to
the ALC for processing in order to provide site access for these people.
The general contractor or supervisor is required to deliver up -dated
Construction Personnel Information Forms to the ALC as construction personnel
changes are made. General contractors are required to notify the ALC
when sub -contractors and suppliers are permanently off the job.
Upon receiving complete and accurate forms, the ALC will approve site access
for construction personnel within two (2) working days.
General contractors or job superintendents may clear suppliers, subcon-
tractors or employees without submitting Construction Personnel Information
Forms if that party needs site access on a very limited basis (generally no
more than three site visits during the entire construction process). This
can be arranged by notifying the ALC of the expected deliveries and ap-
pointments. Furnish the individual's name and/or company as well as the
arrival date, lot destination, and arrival time.
The ALC may cancel clearances for construction personnel who are in viola-
tion of the Design Guidelines or C.C.&R.'s provisions.
Entrance Regulations
The entrance located at Avenue 50 is limited lot owners and their guests
and approved construction personnel.
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Restricted Access
All site passes and employee lists will be identified by lot numbers and
these individuals will be restricted to the lot or lots on which they are
employed. This also will apply to their delivery drivers and those with
whom they have appointments.
Access will be permitted only during normal working hours. Access will
not be allowed after hours or on weekends when no work is being done.
No one will be permitted to bring their friends, guests, relatives or
anyone else who has not been cleared.
Dogs and children are not permitted on construction sites.
Speed Limit
The speed limit within the boundaries of The Orchards shall not exceed 20
miles per hour. Due to the number of vehicles operating on the site, the
speed limit must be observed.
Parking
Parking will be confined to the lot under construction or as approved in
writing by the ALC. No parking is permitted on roadways.
Construction Hours
Construction shall be limited to the following as required by the City of.
La Quinta:
October 1st through April 30th
May 1st through September 30th
Monday -Friday 7AM to 5:30PM
Saturday 8AM to 5PM
Sunday NONE
Legal Holiday NONE
Monday -Friday 6AM to 7PM
Saturday 8AM to 5PM
Sunday NONE
Legal Holiday NONE
All contractors, sub -contractors, suppliers and employees must be off
the job site within 1 hour of quitting time. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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ALC and Association Access to the Lot
The Orchards Homeowners' Association shall have full access to the lot and
buildings while under construction to:
1. Inspect the lot or buildings at any time.
2. Remove security, health or safety risks or hazards
3. Enforce any provision of The Orchards Homeowners' Association
C.C.& Rs, or the Lot Design Guidelines that have jurisdiction
over the work.
4. Clean or maintain the lot or building.
Site Signage
No signs other than an approved address sign will be permitted on the lots
under construction.
Site Conduct and Safety Precautions
The general contractor, job superintendent, employees, sub -contractors
and suppliers shall:
1. Comply with all of the construction provisions established in
the Design Guidelines and applicable C.C.&R.'s.
2. Follow the directives of the ALC.
3. Not consume alcoholic beverages on the site.
4. Not damage nor disturb the work of others.
5. Not play radios or tape players anytime.
6. Take all necessary precautions for the safety of all persons,
materials and equipment on or adjacent to the site. Furnish,
erect and maintain approved barriers, lights, signs and other
safeguards to give adequate warning to everyone on or near the
site of dangerous conditions during the work.
Site Maintenance
The general contractor, job superintendent, employees, sub -contractors, and
suppliers shall comply with the following rules established for the main-
tenance and cleanliness of the site as well as be responsible for the
security of their equipment and materials.
CONSTRUCTION
The general contractor or job superintendent shall:
1. Maintain the site in a neat and clean condition, neatly
stockpiling all materials delivered for or generated by the
work and immediately remove any Faaste material or debris
generated by the work.
2. All debris generated by employees, i.e, paper, cans, bottles
and litter shall be removed from the job site on a daily
basis.
3. Remove all equipment, materials, supplies and temporary
structure when any phase of the work is complete, leaving the
area neat and clean. Equipment not in daily use must be
removed from the job site.
4. Keep the streets, gutters and adjacent property clean and
free of dirt, trash, debris or other material related to or
caused by the work.
5. Maintain dust control on the lot.
6. Be responsible for the security of all materials and equipment
on the site.
Disposal of Site Spoils
1. Any spoils generated from the site grading must be placed on
the lot or removed from the subdivision. No material may be
placed on the street or common areas.
2. Storage of spoils on adjacent property will not be permitted
without the written permission of the adjacent property owner
and said storage must not harm the citrus trees. Written per-
mission from the ranch manager must be obtain as well and this
.permission along with the adjacent property owners must be on
file with the ALC prior to placement.
The Orchards Homeowners' Association reserves the right to deny site
access to any general contractor, job superintendent, subcontractor,
supplier or their employees who are in violation of the construction
regulations.
The Orchards Homeowners' Association and its ALC reserve the right to stop
construction on a lot where:
CONSTRUCTION
1. The property is being built or landscaped against approved
plans or variances.
2. The Lot Design Guidelines, C.C.&R.'s and regulations are not
being complied with fully.
Revisions to Approved Plans During Construction
Revisions to approved architectural and/or landscape plans under con—
struction must be approved by the project architect or landscape
architect before the ALC reviews them. The Revision Request Form must be
used for this purpose.
All variances are subject to the City of La Quinta's approval.
ITEM "D"
STAFF REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
DATE: AUGUST 7, 1991
PROJECT: PLOT PLAN 90-442, AMENDMENT #1
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF NEW ARCHITECTURAL UNITS FOR MARQUESSA
ON LAKE LA QUINTA
APPLICANT: WILMA PACIFIC
ARCHITECT: BERKUS GROUP ARCHITECTS
LOCATION: EAST OF WASHINGTON STREET, NORTH OF 48TH AVENUE,
WITHIN LAKE LA QUINTA
BACKGROUND:
The Applicants are constructing two types of units within Lake La Quinta adjacent
to the Lake and off Lake. The proposed request is for the lots which are off Lake.
Previously in May, 1990, three single story designs and one two story design were
approved for the off Lake lots. The Applicant is now requesting approval of the
three single story designs which would replace the four previously approved plans.
To date none of the four previously approved plans have been constructed on the
project.
The three home sizes are 2106, 2325, and 2618 square feet in floor area. The
architectural style of the units is Contemporary/Mediterranean, Spanish in nature.
Each unit would have three different front elevation designs. The side and rear
elevations for each elevation will be the same. Exterior materials will consist of earth
tone stucco colors and a tile roof.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Staff has reviewed the submitted plans and would offer the following comments:
Except for the front elevations and some portions of the rear elevations, there
are minimal overhangs and shading of glass areas.
On Plans labeled 3 and 4, a fireplace adjacent to the sideyard is indicated. It
should be noted that if the sideyard setback provided is a minimum five feet,
this fireplace may only encroach one foot into the five-foot sideyard setback.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Design Review Board should review the plans in light of the above comments and
if deemed acceptable, recommend approval to the Planning Commission.
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Floor and elevation plans
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MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS
FROM: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: AUGUST 7, 1991
SUBJECT: TRACT 24517 AND TRACT 25290 (RANCHO OCOTILLO)
The applicant of the above mentioned project, Williams Company,
has requested a continuance to your next meeting of September
4, 1991. Attached is a copy of the staff report for your
review prior to that meeting.
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ITEM "t"
STAFF REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
DATE: AUGUST 7, 1991
PROJECT: TRACT 24517 & TRACT 25290 (RANCHO OCOTILLO)
APPLICANT: WILLIAMS COMPANY
ARCHITECT: STOFFREGEN, FULLER & ASSOCIATES
LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET
BACKGROUND
Tract 24517 & Tract 25290 together form a 122 single family
residential subdivision on a 37 acre site located in the northern
area of La Quinta.
On May 23, 1989 the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
original 3 unit elevations and color board for the project together
with the original Tentative Tract Map for Tract 24517. The City
Council approved the above on June 6, 1989. A new unit, Unit #4, has
now been proposed.
PROPOSAL
The following table shows the new unit in comparison to the original 3
units:
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# Sq. Footage
2164
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# Stories
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# Bedrooms
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# Bathrooms
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# Family Rooms
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3
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STAFF COMMENTS
1. The new unit has an architectural style in keeping with the
existing four units.
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2. The rear and side elevations of the new unit includes detailing
around windows on all sides.
3. This unit will utilize the same desert color scheme as was
approved for the other three units.
4. Some sort of shading device should be included on the left
elevation where a few large windows are located. Ways of
introducing shade include, tinting, recessed windows, overhangs,
shutters, blinds, trellis and awnings.
RECOMMENDATION
Review the plans in conjunction with Staff comments and determine if
they are acceptable or if revisions are needed.
Attachments:
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2. Proposed Floor Plan & elevations for Unit #4.
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STAFF REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
DATE: AUGUST 7, 1991
PROJECT: PERIMETER LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 26769
APPLICANT: QUALICO DEVELOPMENT
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT: RAY LOPEZ
LOCATION: WEST SIDE OF MONROE STREET, SOUTH OF 54TH AVENUE
BACKGROUND
The above Tentative Tract consists of 14 single family lots on +20
acres. The La Quinta City Council approved Tentative Tract 26769 on
June 18, 1991. Ultimately the Homeowners Association for this tract
will maintain the perimeter landscaping along Monroe Street.
STAFF COMMENTS
1. The acoustical study for this project will determine if a berm
is needed to increase the height of the proposed wall.
2. The plans show low water usage plants suitable for the desert
environment.
3. The meandering sidewalk does not have a wide enough meander.
The reason for this seems to be that a retention basin area
takes up a large proportion of the landscape strip.
Staff recommends that the applicant review the retention basin
requirements in the perimeter landscaping area and try and
reduce the amount of retention basin area required and/or
reconfigure the retention basin area so a more free flowing
sidewalk meander can be used.
4. A large amount of area is covered with lawn. Ground cover on
an emitter system could reduce the amount of lawn area.
RECOMMENDATION
Review the plans in conjunction with Staff comments and determine if
this design is acceptable or if revisions are needed.
Attachments:
1. Locality Plan
2. Large scale Landscaping plans.
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ITEM "G"
STAFF REPORT
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
DATE: AUGUST 7, 1991
PROJECT: PLOT PLAN 91-464 & VARIANCE 91-016; APPROVAL TO
CONSTRUCT A 4,258 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL COMPLEX
APPLICANT: LOUIS CAMPAGNA (LA QUINTA PHARMACY)
PROJECT
DESIGNER: JORGE E. SEPTIEN
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CALLE TAMPICO & AVENIDA NAVARRO
PROPOSAL:
The Applicant is proposing a 4,258 square foot commercial
building complex on 0.3 acres. The new building is designed to
accommodate a new pharmacy as well as other speculative
office/commercial uses. The proposed building is primarily one
story but it also has a second story level which will be used
for an office. The property is presently in the Village
Specific Plan Area and is governed by the C-V-T Zone District
provisions of the La Quinta Municipal Code.
A variance application is being requested by the Applicant who
has applied for a reduced building setback line (20 feet rather
than 35 feet) along the frontage of the site. He has also
proposed rear yard parking versus parking adjacent Calle
Tampico as required by the C-V-T Zone District.
SURROUNDING
LAND USE: Site: Vacant
North: Date Grove
South: Vacant
East: Commercial
West: Vacant
SITE INFORMATION:
The parcels are undeveloped at this time, and low voltage
utility lines run along the northerly side of the property.
Presently, both streets are partially paved at this time to
allow two-way traffic movement. However, curb, gutter and
sidewalk improvements are lacking.
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The site is also effected by the realignment of Calle Tampico.
It has been determined that the existing centerline of the
street will be shifted to the north of its present location and
property dedication for street widening will come from the
property owner to the north. The reason for the realignment is
to correct and reduce traffic problems created by the present
street transition between Avenida Bermudas (on the east) and
Avenida Mendoza (on the west). Mr. Campagna's property will
benefit from this realignment in that he will be reconveyed
public right-of-way land for private usage (the plans reflect
this change) because some of the existing right-of-way on the
north side of this property is no longer needed for roadway
purposes.
ARCHITECTURAL:
The two story project is reminiscent of the southwest
architectural motif and the materials which are used
appropriate for the Village area (stucco, exposed wood beams,
tile roofing, etc.). The design is appropriate of this area.
STAFF CONDITIONS:
Staff would offer the following comments:
1. Incandescent uplighting should be used for the parkway
landscaping. The fixtures shall meet the provisions of
the City's outdoor Lighting Ordinance. The lighting
should include glare control features which will help
direct the light to the trunk of the tree. The lights
should be located either on the ground or eight feet off
the ground mounted to the trunk of the tree.
2. The trash enclosure should include a separate pedestrian
access way into the trash receptacle other than by using
the front gates. The trash enclosure should be shifted a
minimum of five feet to the south so that the front gates
do not interfere with on -site traffic movement or hinder
visibility. Attached is a drawing of this design
scenario.
3. A sign concept has been submitted. The applicant has
requested fascia mounded illuminated cabinets but the
background of the sign will not be illuminated because
the cabinet face will be stuccoed to match the building.
The applicant is proposing natural colors.
Staff would recommend that the sign program incorporate
natural textures, possibly sandblasted wood signs, which
could emulate the "village" character of this area. The
signs should be centered on the storefront area and hung
so that they do not affect pedestrian travel. An ideal
size would be 1" x 8' 0" but other options exist.
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Any freestanding identification should complement the
building architecture and be lit from the ground.
Internally illuminated signs should be discouraged as
noted in the Village Specific Plan and CVT Zoning
standards.
4. The proposed building complex is approximately 5 feet
from the westerly property line. This proposed setback
does not meet the requirements of the CVT Zone District
which requires the placement of building to the property
line in order to reduce the future physical separation of
buildings along the Tampico corridor. The idea is to
extend the architectural elements of one building to the
next building without creating alleyway strips between
buildings. The code does allow exceptions to this
provision on a case -by -case basis if it is found that the
integrity of the Village Specific Plan is being
maintained. Staff would like to see the project designer
examine a zero property line building wall for this
submittal. The Planning Commission will determine
whether a setback will be permitted.
The design elements of the fire rated property line
building wall should be reviewed by the Design Review
Board prior to the submittal of final construction plans
to the Building Department.
5. The meandering sidewalk on Calle Tampico should be eight
feet wide to allow both pedestrian and Bikeway traffic if
required by the City Engineer.
6. The final sign program and landscape plan should be
reviewed by the Design Review Board.
7. Accent trees should be used along Calle Tampico as a
backdrop to the proposed palm trees within the City's
parkway. The developer might examine using Jacarandas,
Willow, Olive or other type of tree which is either
colorful or feathery in texture. These types of trees
will not block the visibility of the proposed building
structure or hinder building sign identification. The
parking lot trees should be of an evergreen nature and
designed to provide shade for both customers and
employees. We would recommend: Fruit fig (Ficus Carica),
Bottle Brush Tree (Callistemon Viminalis), California
Pepper (Schinum molle), Bottle Tree (Brachychiton
populneus), and African Sumac (Rhus lancea). All parking
lot trees should include deep well watering systems to
ensure tree growth.
8. The architect should consider the addition of an upstairs
covered porch to the south & west of the two story
feature. This would provide an outdoor lunch area for
employees and extend the architectural embellishments of
the building further since the two story element is only
30 percent of the actual building complex.
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9. An innovative pedestrian arcade should encircle the
building. The arcade should provide outdoor seating
areas (e.g. 3-foot planter boxes with bench top seating)
and six to eight foot sidewalks to create a pedestrian
atmosphere for the lower floor business spaces. The
spaces should be shaded by either roof overhands,
trellises, or other design features which extend the
architecture of the building beyond the store fronts.
10. The use of lawn along the street frontage should be used
sparingly, and the City would encourage using a variation
in theme which could use lawn, decorative gravel, and
groundcover foliage. The use of other plant material
other than lawn will promote water conservation and
reduce on -site maintenance costs.
11. All irrigation spray -heads should be a minimum distance
of 12 inches from pedestrian walkways or paved surfaces.
Shrub and groundcover areas should be irrigated by drip
irrigation methods where possible and all nuisance water
shall be retained on -site within the landscape areas or
by other approved methods (e.g. drywell).
12. Decorative concrete paving should be used to accent the
two way driveway entry on Avenida Navarro. The textured
paving should be concrete and colored to add attention to
this area. The texturing should be the width of the
driveway and 15 feet in length on -site.
13. The exposed wood beams on the upper story should be
glu-lams. The beams should not be painted or stuccoed
and the ends of the beams should include a decorative
feature (e.g. rounded cut).
14. Barrier wheel stops should be installed along the
southerly portion of the parking lot to insure that
vehicles will not damage the landscaping in the small
planters.
15. The architecture materials and colors of the building
shall be architecturally compatible (i.e. identical
architecture, colors, and/or materials) with the Village
Specific Plan Design Goals.
Cement plaster texture used on building shall be of a
decorative nature and approved by the Planning Department
prior to issuance of a building permit.
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Design Review Board should review the plans in light of the
above Staff comments. Should the Design Review Board feel
revisions are needed, conditions requiring review by the Staff
or Design Review Board before submission to the Building and
Safety Department can be imposed or revisions can be required
prior to Planning Commission action on this request.
Attachments:
1. Large Plans
2. Vicinity Map
3. Trash Enclosure
(with pedestrian
4. Excerpt Village
Detail
accessway)
Specific Plans (signs)
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