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1992 09 02 DRBit ® 0 6000a DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AL I &#—% I T V 10 F A G E N D A ' d C inia 1982 - 199 Ten Carac Decade A Regular Meeting to be held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado La Quinta, California September 2, 1992 5:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER - Flag Salute II. ROLL CALL III. BUSINESS SESSION A. SPECIFIC PLAN 91-021 - POWER CENTER; a request of RGB Commercial Development for approval of architectural plans for a power center south of Highway 111, north of 48th Avenue, east of Adams Street, and west of Dune Palms Road. B. CIVIC CENTER LANDSCAPING: a request of T.K.D. and Associates for approval and recommendation of landscaping design concepts. V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes of August 5, 1992 VI. OTHER VII. ADJOURNMENT "11U t1 001 STAFF REPORT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 1992 PROJECT: PRESENTATION OF CIVIC CENTER LANDSCAPING CONCEPTS BY T.K.D. AND ASSOCIATES REQUEST: REVIEW AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE DESIGN CONCEPT APPLICANT: T.K.D. AND ASSOCIATES BACKGROUND: The City has hired T.K.D. to design the Civic Center landscaping. The consultant presented four alternatives to the City Council. The Council instructed the consultant to combine the four into two concepts and present them to the Community Services Commission, Design Review Board, and Planning Commission for their review and comment. The Community Services Commission has reviewed the two concepts (minutes attached) and made suggestions. Our consultant will be present at the meeting to make a formal presentation RECOMMENDATION: Review the two concepts and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. Attachments: 1. Community Services Commission Minutes 2. Pamphlet prepared by T.K.D. and Associates DRBST.034 1 002 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION July 27, 1992 - Meeting Minutes Page 4 Mr. Maloney agreed to return to the Commission with a development plan and associated costs for the park according to the priority system the Commissioners have discussed. 2. Discussion of Costs Associated with Community Park -North Design. Mr. Steve Lang of RSI/Purkiss-Rose has submitted preliminary cost estimates for construction of the Community Park -North, which Commissioners received in their Agenda packets. Total cost is projected at approximately $3,983,211.00. Commissioners decided to have Mr. Lang return to the Commission at a later date to discuss the priority of development of amenities suggested for the park. Commissioners expressed a desire to review and discuss the issue further, considering the information they have been supplied, the Parks and Recreation Survey results and public input. 3. Comments on Introduction and Demographic Analysis of Parks Master Plan. No comments. 4. Presentation of Civic Center Landscaping Concepts by TKD and Associates. Planning Director Jerry Herman Associates. The firm was asked elements of three landscaping Council and incorporate desired the Civic Center. They further designs to Planning Commission, Services Commission, for input. introduced Tom Doczi, of TKD and by City Council to redesign some designs they had completed for elements into two new designs for directed the firm to present the Design Review Board and Community Mr. Docsi presented the two preliminary drawings to the Commission, providing some background on the project. Mr. Docsi said he had attended some of the workshops on the Fritz Burns and Community Park -North projects to give the firm an orientation basis for landscaping of the Civic Center. He said they were able to take a whole new look at the site plan. The area for landscaping includes the City Hall and existing building pads for the proposed Senior Center, Library and Arts Foundation buildings. The La Quinta Civic Center Master Plan Program Statement furnished to the Commissioners included a project location map, site analysis, project phasing maps, and project cost estimates. Total projected cost is approximately $1,291,500, with an additional well site cost of $80,000.00. _.i... 003 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION July 27, 1992 - Meeting Minutes Page 5 Mr. Docsi said one of their biggest challenges for the project was an existing 14' deep retention basin left after initial grading of the site. They also had to look at access into the site and how the different uses and facilities would relate to each other. Access from the retention area basis presented a problem, because the other buildings and uses would not be seen from the basin, so they did a site analysis, included in the Commissioners packet, that offered some solutions. The other mandate was that the site have its own well. An appropriate location for the well -site was included in the materials furnished. Other specifics discussed were the main plaza area, which would provide for the La Quinta Arts Festival event, and additional events such as small art shows, car shows, passive recreation, work shops, lawn bowling, and croquet. Parking features, including parking off of Tampico would provides visitor parking and busing drop-off areas, to convenient locations such as the Senior Center. A series of plazas with vistas throughout the project site are included in the design. Also featured are some exciting paving patterns and colors, fountains and other features through the site that will lend itself to art booths and provide an artistic expression for the entire project. From the Program Statement, the following specifics for the site are included: GOALS 1. Provide a central community space that acts as a focal point and for civic activities. 2. Develop a multi -use open space for cultural activities and events, including open air concerts and the La Quinta Arts Festival. 3. Develop secondary use areas such as plazas and courtyards for entertainment, water features, art exhibits and workshops. 4. Provide for passive recreational activities. 5. Mitigate on site drainage and retention area. SITE USES 1. City Government and Administrative Offices 2. Public Library 3. Senior Center 4. La Quinta Arts Foundation Center 5. Arts Festival and Exhibit Grounds. 6. Passive recreation 7. On -site water detention sI" 00; COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION July 27, 1992 - Meeting Minutes Page 6 ACTIVITIES 1. Town Hall/Public Meetings 2. Political Rallies/Inaugurals 3. Arts Festival Building Construction Phasing 4. Art Exhibits/Workshops 5. Fireworks Display 6. Open Air Concerts Phase I City Hall Construction and Landscape Phase II Senior Center Phase III Art Foundation Building Phase IV Public Library Landscape Construction Phasing Phase I Well Site and pump station Phase II Site grading Phase III Open Space hardscape/landscape and irrigation installation Phase IV Plaza and Courtyard hardscape installation RECOMMENDATION: Commissioners present were evenly divided between Concept 3A and Concept 2B. Commissioner Francis, who is also the Arts Festival Event Coordinator, felt that Concept 3A was best suited to the Arts Festival and Village Fairs events. She was opposed to Concept 2B. Commissioners Nard and Dickens concurred. Commissioners Best and Thompson emphasized that Concept 2B represented a year-round use facility. It would eliminate having to build another 9-acre park facility for the Arts Festival, which is only needed for 2 of the 52 weeks of the year. The vote was split, with Commissioners Dickens, Francis and Nard for Concept 3A and Commissioners Kennedy, Best and Thompson for Concept 2B. D. Human Services 1. Community Action Team/Gang and Graffiti Issues. Staff informed the Commission that the next Community Action Team (C.A.T.) meeting is to be held Thursday, August 13 at the YMCA. Commissioner Thompson informed the Commission that the C.A.T. had created three committees: The At Risk Committee; Community Resources Committee; and the Safe Schools Committee. All three are preparing reports and action plans. s•u,j 005 STAFF REPORT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 1992 PROJECT: SPECIFIC PLAN 91-021 - LA QUINTA CANYON CENTER REQUEST: APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR THE POWER CENTER LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 111, NORTH OF 48TH AVENUE, EAST OF ADAMS STREET, WEST OF DUNE PALMS ROAD. APPLICANT: RGB COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NEWCO DEVELOPMENT ARCHITECTS: THE CALLISON PARTNERSHIP, INC. AND MUSIL PERKOWITZ RUTH, INC. BACKGROUND: At your last meeting you reviewed the Power Center architecture. Based upon your comments the architect has revised the drawings (attached). The architect will be present to make a formal presentation. RECOMMENDATION: Review the design concept and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. DRBST.033 t t,b(, 006 �iusil Arkowitz 'Huth, inc. Architecture Planning Engineering August 20, 1992 n I LA`Q1jj,rfa E 1-41`�,>1; "1.:^ p�6';eRThiEf1T I Job. No. 92-184 Mr. Jerry Herman Principals: LA QUINTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPT. M. Lawrence Musil, AIA 78-105 Los Calle Estado Architect La Quinta, CA 92253 Simon Perkowitz Principal Steven J. Ruth, AA Dear Jerry: Architect This letter is in reference to La Quinta Canyon Center Associates: Power Center. We have given through consideration to the Theodore Croy refinements requested by the La Quinta Design Review Board Kenneth P. Gunther and the following is a explanation of the resubmitted BrankoPrebanda Kenneth W. Shouse materials: Ted T. Yoshizaki SHOP TENANTS ARCADE 1. Addition of pilasters at building wall behind free standing columns. 2. Connecting beams from pilasters to signage lintel raised 18" so the tops are visible from parking area and main drive aisle. Addition of typical 3 foot wide soffit. Addition of a central raised parapet element which steps 2 feet closer to signage lintel increasing soffit to 5 feet. 5. Addition of periodically recurring square accent recesses. MAJOR TENANTS 6. Addition of square accent recesses as a typical building wall motif. 7. Addition of a stepped exterior wainscot detail furred -out from typical building wall, painted an accent color. It should be noted that property management perceives this as a high maintenance detail due to the easy accessibility to the public for the accumulation of trash, beverage cups and cans. The developer wishes to use color and flush accent reveals instead, to alleviate the maintenance problem. 911 Studebaker Road Long Beach, CA 90815 213/594 9333 d.0 �1 -y Mr. Jerry Herman August 20, 1992 Page -2- As an overall theme, we had envisioned rounded corners throughout the design, even though the initial submittal drawing style was a little hard edged. Should there be any questions relating to these refinements, please don't hesitate to call. Sincerely, MUSIL PERKOWITZ RUTH, INC. Kevin Mequet Design Manager KM/rt cc: Russ Beckner/RGB Chris Clarke/Newco Sy Perkowitz/MPR Gary Clements/MPR KMJER20 `�� 008 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California August 5, 1992 I. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. A. Chairman Harbison brought the meeting to order at 5:32 P.M. and Boardmember Rice led the flag salute. U. ROLL CALL A. Present: Boardmembers Paul Anderson, Fred Rice, John Curtis, Randall Wright, D. James Campbell, Planning Commission Representative Mosher, and Chairman Harbison. B. Staff present: Planning Director Jerry Herman, Associate Planner Greg Trousdell and Secretary II Cristal Spidell. A. SMific Plan 91-021: a request of The Tucker Companies for approval of architectural plans for a regional mall and power center containing 153.25 acres south of Highway 111, north of 48th Avenue, east of Adams Street, and west of Dune Palms Road. DRBM8/5 1. Boardmember Curtis excused himself due to a possible conflict of interest and left the room. 2. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the information contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 3. Mr. Tom Anglewitz introduced himself and the staff who would be presenting the different aspects of the project. 1 009 Mr. Claude Ireson, Tucker Companies, Project Manager. Mr. Russ Beckner, RGB Commercial Development, Promotional Development of Power Center. Ms. Chris Clark, landowner of B5 acres of the total site. Mr. David Moore, Senior Project Designer of Mall, Callison Mr. Kevin Mequet, Design Manager of Power Center, Musial Perkowitz Ruth, Inc. 4. Boardmember Wright asked if the theaters were to be included and how many tenants were in the food court. Mr. Moore stated the theaters were to be included and there were ten food tenants and two restaurants. Boardmember Wright also asked what the height of the building would be at the top of the dome. Mr. Moore stated that it would be 54 feet from the parking lot. Planning Director Jerry Herman explained that the definition of height as defined by the Code is the average of the entire center. 5. Boardmember Campbell asked if the department stores would be designed by others. Mr. Angelwitz explained that Mr. Tucker plans to lease the stores and maintain design control. 6. Boardmember Anderson asked if there was a definite design for the Power Center. Mr. Moore stated this was a concept design at this point. Boardmember Anderson asked if the signature entries design would continue around the building making a complete cylinder look. Mr. Moore stated it would be. Boardmember Anderson then asked for clarification of the skylights. Mr. Moore stated the skylight was not continuous but rather a rhythm of skylights on the slope and the backside would be a rhythm of clear story windows. 7. Chairman Harbison asked if the area to the left to the Power Center was a pedestrian area or are there traffic lanes as well. Mr. Moore stated it was both. 8. Boardmember Rice stated his appreciation of the Indian figures which added some of the desert culture to the Center as well as in the use of Art in Public Places art work. 9. Boardmember Campbell asked if the servicing adjacent to main entries would be screened. Mr. Moore stated they are recessed back away from the entries and might possible be screened. In addition Boardmember Campbell stated he felt the interior of the mall seemed to be a little shallow, restrictive. Mr. Moore stated this was the trend in malls with the major emphasis on the major court spaces with smaller mall "streets". Discussion followed. DRBM8/5 2 �.;� 01 �) 10. Mr. Kevin Mequet described the Power Center. Boardmember Wright asked if there were any plans for shading in the arcade area. Mr. Mequet stated there was to be shade provided. 11. Boardmember Campbell asked if they would be doing the major's designs as well. Mr. Mequet state they would be setting the design criteria and as the lease is signed it would be determined who would design the building. Discussion followed with Planning Director Jerry Herman clarifying that if the Design Review Board recommends approval of this design concept to the Planning Commission then if any major changes are made they would have to reappear before the Design Review Board for approval. 12. Boardmember Campbell stated his concern for approving this as a literal design concept. Planning Director Jerry Herman stated this is the concept that is before them for approval as well as what will go before the Planning Commission and City Council. Landscaping and sign programs will have to come back before the Board with more detailed information. 13. Boardmember Anderson stated his concern for the elevation for the Power Center. He felt it was to flat with an industrial look instead of complimenting the mall. Mr. Russ Beckner stated how the design came into being. Discussion followed. 14. Boardmember Campbell stated his desire to see this project move forward and inquired if there was a way to control the amount of plastic signs. Following discussion it was noted that signage would be addressed at a later date. 15. Chairman Harbison stated his approval of the landscaping concept. Boardmember Anderson agreed and in addition the landscaping for the Power Center. 16. Planning Commissioner Mosher and Boardmember Rice seconded the motion to approve the architectural concept for the Regional Mall as submitted. AYES: Boardmembers Wright, Rice, Chairman Harbison, and Planning Commissioners Mosher. NOES: Boardmembers Anderson, Campbell. ABSTAINING: Boardmember Curtis. ABSENT: None 17. Boardmember Anderson moved and Planning Commissioner Mosher seconded a motion to have the Power Center revised with the comments stated above and brought back before the Board. Unanimously approved. 18. The Board indicated they would be willing to hold a special meeting to expidite the Power Center review. 19. Boardmember Curtis rejoined the Board. DRBMB/5 3 011 B. Plot Plan 92-484; a request of Richard and Patti McCormick for approval of a sign program for Anchovies Pizzeria. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Mr. McCormick stated he disagreed with the Staff recommendation and would prefer to have the color red. Discussion followed regarding color charts. Following discussion it was determined that the color would be a tomato red with no gloss and the background be white. 3. Boardmember Rice suggested that a decorative border be added to the border edges to give a Spanish look. 4. Boardmember Anderson suggested that a rear sign be installed. 5. Boardmember Wright moved and Planning Commissioner Mosher to approve the request as submitted with the condition that the color be tomato red and there be a decorative border added to give a Spanish look to be reviewed and approved by Staff. Unanimously approved. C. La Ouinta Senior Center; a request of the City for approval of the architectural plans for the La Quinta Senior Center. 1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the information contained in the Staff report a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Mr. John Walling, architect for the project gave a detailed description of the plans. 3. Boardmember Wright asked where the restrooms were located. Mr. Walling pointed them out. Boardmember Wright stated that problems he is hearing most often is the lack of toilet closets in the woman's restroom. Mr. Walling stated the project was limited by a tight budget but he felt that there were enough provided. Boardmember Wright inquired if the building would be built in phases. Mr. Walling stated it would be built at one time. Discussion followed regarding mechanical equipment and the different uses of the building. 4. Boardmember Anderson inquired if the amphitheater was to be a part of the center. Mr. Walling stated it was still included in the site plan. 5. Boardmember Rice moved and Boardmember Curtis seconded a motion to approve the project as submitted. Unanimously approved. DRBMB/5 fl 0.12 D. Plot Plan 92-482; a request of ARCO Products for approval of a sign program for their service station and mini -market. 1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the information contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Mr. Criag Yamasaki, ARCO Products, gave a brief description of his project and asked that if the corporate logo was eliminated from the spandell signs would it still be considered a sign. Boardmember wright questioned whether the signs were illuminated and would that not be double the amount of square footage. Planning Director Jerry Herman clarified the ordinance definition. 3. Mr. Yamasaki discussed removing the 24-hour sign along with the removal of the ARCO logo on the spandrells and allow the AM/PM sign to be included on the canopy. Chairman Harbison stated he felt the square footage should be below 150-feet. 4. Boardmembers Wright asked what the specifications were for the monument sign. Mr. Tom Riggle, project manager for the project, stated the height of the sign was omitted till the screen wall height was determined. The base of the monument sign was to be the same height as the base of the screen wall which would be less than 8 feet, approximately 6.5 feet. Mr. Yamasaki asked if the height could be worked out with Staff. The problem is to be sure that the landscaping of the berm would not block the sign. Discussion followed regarding the wall and sign height. 5. Following discussion Boardmember Wright summarized what the Board could support: a.) AM/PM signs on the building. b.) Two AM/PM signs on the canopy/ c.) Remove the two 24-hour signs. d.) Remove the spandrells. e. Approve the design on the monument sign in line with the berm. Mr. Yamasaki stated he would like to have the spandrell included with no signage on it. Following discussion it was decided the spandrells would be eliminated. 6. Following discussion, it was moved by Boardmember Anderson and seconded by Boardmember Curtis to approve the sign program as submitted and recommended by Staff as follows: DRBM8/5 5 s 013 a. Sign permit obtained b. Spandrell and signs removed C. Self servicing signs remains d. Temporary window signs would be allowed e. Monument sign 8-feet maximum f. AM/PM sign on the canopy g. 24-hour signs would be deleted Unanimously approved. E. Avenida La Fonda Medians; a request of the City for approval of landscaping plans for street medians. 1. Boardmember Curtis excused himself due to a possible conflict of interest and left the room. 2. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the Staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 3. Mr. Ray Lopez, landscape architect presented a report of the project. 4. Boardmember Anderson commended Mr. Lopez for adhering to the Boards desire to have the planting sporadic. 5. Chairman Harbison stated the Trailing Lantana should be replaced as the area is to cold for it to last. Discussion followed relative to alternative plants that could be used. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Chairman Harbison and seconded by Planning Commissioner Mosher to accept the landscape plan with the condition that the Trailing Lantana be replaced. Unanimously approved. IN. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Chairman Harbison asked that under Other, it should read "Gruen and Associates". There being no further corrections, it was moved by Boardmember Anderson and seconded by Boardmember Curtis to approve the Minutes of July 1, 1992, as corrected. Unanimously approved. DRBM8/5 6 V. OTHER A. Planning Director informed the members that at the next meeting of the Board the Civic Center landscaping will be before them. Boardmember Anderson asked if Staff had any information on the test plot that the Board had required on some of the questionable planting material. VI. It was moved by Chairman Anderson and seconded by Planning Commissioner Mosher to adjourn to a regular meeting of the Design Review Board on September 2, 1992, at 5:30 P.M. This meeting of the La Quinta Design Review Board was adjourned at 8:03 P.M., August 5, 1992. DRBMB/5 7 f. 01�