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1993 12 01 DRBA 3 A Regular Meeting to be held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California December 1, 1993 5:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER - Flag Salute II. ROLL CALL III. BUSEWSS SESSION A. SIGN APPLICATION 93-225; a request of Norwest, Inc. for approval of a corporate sign for Norwest Financial located within the 1 I 1 La Quinta Center. B. PLOT PLAN 93-516; a request of TD Desert Development (Chuck Strother) for approval of preliminary landscaping plans for the main entry road and approval of landscaping and architectural plans for a racquet club within the Rancho La Quinta project. C. DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IV. CONSENT CALENDAR - Approval of the Minutes for the regular meeting of the Design Review Board on November 3,1993. V. OTHER J,n.0 " 0 01 vI. ADJOURNMENT STUDY SESSION November 29, 1993, Monday La Quinta City Hall Session Room CANCEL LED . DAL --bT'r-A DATE: CASE NUMBER: REQUEST.': APPLICANT: LOCATION: SIGN CONTRACTORS BACKGROUND: STAFF REPORT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECEMBER 1, 1993 SIGN APPLICATION 93-225 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CORPORATE SIGN FOR NORWEST FINANCIAL NORWEST FINANCIAL, INC. (DES MOINES, IOWA) 78-590 HIGHWAY 111 (ONE ELEVEN LA QUINTA CENTER) IMPERIAL SIGN COMPANY, INC. AND PORTER BOWER SIGN COMPANY, INC. The master sign program for the One Eleven La Quinta Center was approved by the Design Review Board on October 17, 1990, and the Planning Commission on November 13, 1990. Since the initial approval, some amendments have been approved by the Planning Commission. The current sign program for in -line tenant spaces is as follows: - One per frontage - Fifty square feet (maximum) - Letter style: Helvetica Light (Two lines of copy permitted) - Colors: white, red, blue, and yellow - Internally illuminated individual letters - Logo: 25% of sign area (Maximum) Note: National or regional tenants with more that five outlets will be allowed to use their standard sign if approved by the Design Review Board and the Planning Commission. No two adjacent, separate tenant signs shall be the same color without City approval. One color only per sign other than logo unless approved by the City. APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL: On November 16, 1993, staff received a request from Norwest Financial to install their corporate sign on their new facility at 78-590 Highway 111. Their store is west of Desert Sound Waves, and east of the PGA West Cleaners. The applicant proposes individual channel letter signs which are internally illuminated. Upper-case letters are proposed and the sign will read "Norwest Financial". The letters are 14-inches DBB.008 00JV in height and the length of the sign is approximately 16-feet. The sign is mounted on the existing building facia and centered between the two existing vertical columns. The sign letters will have white plexiglass faces with dark bronze returns. The reason the sign requires Design Review Board and Planning Commission is that the lettering style includes both Helvetica Light and Helvetica Bold. The adopted sign program allows Helvetica Light unless the applicant is a national or regional business. The applicant, Norwest Financial, has submitted a letter explaining that they meet this requirement (Attachment 2). The landlord has approved the applicant's request. ANALYSIS: As previously noted, national or regional tenants are allowed to utilize their standard sign design if it is approved by the Design Review Board and Planning Commission. As you will recall, Payless Shoes, Clothestime, Baskin -Robbins, and McDonald's were granted minor exceptions to the adopted sign program because they were national chain organizations. In reviewing the sign, staff feels that the sign is acceptable. The sign will be visible from Highway 111. RECOMMENDATION: Staff feels that the sign should be approved based on the sign program provisions and the fact that the applicant is a nationally recognized financial institution. Attachments Sign exhibits Letter from Norwest Financial DR .008 a As a S 00Z' L � W '1 S OOZ'l .............. a S 009' j aS009k i 5 009' l fS 009 l A S 009l aSOOLZ ASOOP S 005 6 � \ � (�\ � ®_ n 2m S � n I§ i. @OE — . . .. ne&„ n�� � u z# GzSTs 9Z4o @a>!i— ff•ff fffff MORWEST FINANCIAL ®I%O November 15, 19939 6��§r Y Y Norwest Financial, Inc. 206 Eighth Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 5151243-2131 Mr. Greg Trousdell N 0 V 2 2 1993 City of La Quinta Planning & Development Department p; L,Y 0F?-R 0 j';,Tk 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 RE: Norwest Financial California, Inc. One Eleven La Quinta Center 78590 Highway 111 La Quinta, CA Dear Mr. Trousdell: As you know, we are requesting an amendment to the adopted sign criteria in order to use our trademark letter style at the above referenced location. Norwest Financial is a 96 year old, $4.5 billion company that currently operates 885 offices in 46 states and throughout Canada. We are a wholly -owned subsidiary of Norwest Corporation, a $45 billion company providing banking, investments, insurance, and other financial services through 1,800 locations in all 50 states and internationally. Considering Norwest Financials national exposure and that our signage is a registered trademark we request that this change be authorized. If you should have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me at (515)237-7289. an ely, KURTH Leasing and Facilities Management 00r w'oa STAFF REPORT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DATE: DECEMBER 1, 1993 CASE NO.: PLOT PLAN 93-516 APPLICANT: TD DESERT DEVELOPMENT (CHUCK STROTHER) ARCHITECT/LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: ROBERT LAMB HART REQUEST: APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR MAIN ENTRY ROAD AND CASITAS AREA AND APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPING AND ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR THE RACQUET CLUB 48TH AVENUE. LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF 48TH AVENUE EAST OF WASHINGTON STREET WITHIN RANCHO LA QUINTA. BACKGROUND: The subject property was previously known as "The Pyramids". The last item which you reviewed was the maintenance building on the north side of 50th Avenue east of Park Avenue. Presently, the main entrance at Eisenhower Drive and Washington Street is under construction with the main road within the project being installed. The applicant has submitted a conceptual landscaping plan for the main entry road from Washington Street east. This area includes the Adams Street entry for which a design was recently approved as a separate application. LANDSCAPE DESIGN OF ENTRY ROAD: The main road starts with the Washington Street entry which is presently under construction and ends with the racquet club area which is between Adams Street and Dune Palm Road. From the Washington Street entry, the landscape concept transitions into a formal double road of Date Palms at 45 feet on center with a lush oasis type planting within the center median which exists only adjacent to the Washington street area. Interspersed around the Date Palms will be plantings of Pepper Trees and where needed for screening of residential lots, tall flowering shrubs. Ground covers along the majority of the roadway will be low drought tolerant flowering shrubs and ground covers which provide color. Views of the golf course will be taken into consideration with plant materials in view corridors being low profile. Additional plant materials to be utilized consist of Brazilian Peppers, African Sumacs, and Eucalyptus for DRBST.108 1 00s windrows. A continuous five foot wide meandering concrete sidewalk will be provided along the south side of this entry road. The Adams Street entry while shown on this plan was previously approved by the Design Review Board and Planning Commission. For the most part, along the roadways bermed landscaping will be utilized to screen the roadway and cars from areas developed with residences. RACOUET CLUB AREA: Landscape Design The overall concept for this area is to provide a lush tropical garden setting under a formal date grove with scattered Queen Palms in terraces and low flowering ground covers and small accent trees. The formal date grove is laid out in such a fashion that it will unify the racquet club, golf clubhouse (to the south) and common parking area (to the south). The submitted plans include the landscaping concept for the Casitas units to the west which are part of the Phase I Casitas development. Flowering shrubs and ground cover are proposed to be used with scattered Eucalyptus trees. There will be some lawn utilized within the areas around and in between the units. Additional trees utilized as part of the streetscape concept consist of Brazilian Peppers, African Sumacs, and Acacias. Landscape and walkway lighting will be limited to low level path lights. Racquet Club Architecture The proposed racquet club will be approximately 41-feet by 167-feet and consist of approximately 6,800 square feet of floor space, including an open breezeway. The facility will consist of a pro shop, exercise room, locker rooms, storage area, office area, and small club grill area. The architecture of the facility is Spanish/Early California to conform with the architectural theme of the project. The one story structure will be at a maximum 23-feet high and utilize a two piece 18-inch barrel vault clay tile roof material. Two roof pitches will be utilized on this building. A covered veranda of 16-feet will be provided on the three main sides of the building on the fourth side the overhang will be smaller. However, this area is only utilized for tennis storage, pool storage, and a mechanical room. The walls are proposed to be stucco with a mission finish. The veranda floor around the building is proposed to be washed aggregate panels with bands of inset Mexican pavers. The doors, windows, and seals will be painted a teal color. Any wood exposed will be stained. The applicant has indicated that the material and color board utilized for the administration building on 48th Avenue will be the same utilized for this building. ANALYSIS: The landscaping concept proposed for the main entry road will provide an attractive entry statement. DRBST.108 z -v O OS The architecture of the proposed racquet club is attractive and conforms with the Early California style proposed for the project. The materials will match those utilized in the administration building and tie together the "public" buildings provided within the project. The landscaping concept proposed around the racquet club structure will be lush and colorful. The landscaping shown around the Casitas units is compatible with that of the racquet club and still provides compatibility with the rest of the project. Staff would recommend that the applicant carefully chose the Eucalyptus trees proposed to be used in this project. Some varieties of Eucalyptus can grow extremely large and have brittle branches. Another item of note is that recently the La Quinta Hotel removed all the Date Palm trees from their north public parking lot because of a problem with a Beetle infestation. Generally, the Beetle would bore into the tree trunk and eventually killing the tree and toppling of the head of the tree. Several cars were damaged within the parking lot before the trees were removed and replaced with Mexican fan palms. The reason staff brings this up at this point is because of the date grove proposed throughout the racquet club area. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: 1. Drip or emitter irrigation shall be utilized to the greatest extent. 2. The final landscaping, irrigation, and architectural plans, materials and colors, pavement patterns, etc. shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Development Department prior to issuance of permits or beginning of work. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above noted comments and recommended conditions, staff recommends that the Design Review Board review the submitted plans and determine acceptability. Your recommendation will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for approval. Attachments: 1. Plan exhibits DRBST.108 3 010 YNOIGUE 01031CIN CONCEPTS Overall the design should ref Not the native plants of th,, desert in natural form. Within the dissiqn a desert rAsr, may be created with lush looking plants and water featuree so long as the water use does not exceed the limits of La Quinta Ordinance 220 re0olring weber conservina landscaning. The majority of the Ilees should be low water use indiclannoe to the Colorado portion of the Sonorian Desert but they ma.., he supplemented by low water use trees from other desert regions of the world. The primary purpose of trees is M provide shade four boUdings, windGwo, and hardsc6pe. Tr may also he used as accents for important place6 like untries or oasis locations. Trees are the primary soutre of wind and sand control. The mmlorM of MuM and grurandcovPyinq plants should he low water use Sonorian Desert plant5. Accern plants shcork-i have special appeal bananas of color, contrast, chat acte, , or form. East, North exposures and protected locations are the primary places for subtiopinal type plants. 'an UK!! and West exposures and where hent, K reflected from hdrdocape or morsonij constrin,tion only desert heat tolecsQ, plants may he used. The primarl purpc6r, V shrub, P to proqi& scronninq of views wth,r into or out of a p,njont c.r for privany as appro-priat- The pamary purlowsp of in to ince,ont Pe lmn on,! PHITO hut are ATRO to, in used a , an alternate L" turf wherc tore is no pedentriai unsd ow sports requi,ement. for turf. Turf is not rentr R Led do a t,sn enLaqe cd a projact, hot is restr Led in where it in AppropKity. . Turf is Pon,vir age,.! fc) hv part, of thn uWA oor t ion of a PI MCI, or for sport purpossA, rurr in to be mir-Mind directly adjappoh to street (Hrbs but it Aq allow arnuK hut stom. PSQUI Art GIMAKWIM, etc. Turf io not permittoM idjawent to a 4rcat or parking lot nurh when iE haV HO MdMrjan VVHur V Tf adja"ant two Meet or parking Vt =0 Mu 10 011finurad in such a woo that st"ndaid irrigation molhcM may h used without any elf aince woker on tin haidwApe. 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Applicants should closely follow these guidelines in development of design concepts unless circumstances require an alternate approach. SITS PLAWtIHG 1. Minimize the disruption of existing natural features such as trees and other vegetation, natural forms, rocks, water and view. 2. Illustrate a design compatibility with the desired developing character of the surrounding area. 3. Create a development which is pleasant in character, human in scale, and facilitates easy circulation. 4. Recognize views, climate and the nature of outside activities in the design of exterior spaces. 5. Insure in each step of a phased project that the design is complete in its functional, traffic, visual, drainage and landscaping aspects wherever possible. 6. Insure that all exterior lighting is functional, subtle and architecturally integrated with the building style, material and colors. 1. Screen exterior trash and storage areas, service yards, loading docks and ramps and electrical utility boxes, etc., from view of all nearby streets and adjacent structures in a manner that is compatible with building site design. 2. Minimize the visual impact and presence of vehicles by generally sitingg parking areas to the rear or side of the property rather than along street frontages, util�ng underground parking and screening parking areas from view both interior and exterior to the site. 3. Minimize noise created by the proposed project (traffic, air conditioning, use, etc.) that may negatively impact the surrounding area 4. Minimize noise from the surrounding area that may negatively impact the proposed project. -1- 1. Blend any proposed grading with the contours of adjacent properties. 2. Contour round all proposed cut and fill slopes both horizontally and vertically. 3. Insure that all on -site drainage patterns will occur on or through areas designed to serve this function. D. Circulation 1. Create traffic patterns which minimize impacts on surrounding streets and property and accommodate emergency vehicles. 2. Create circulation systems which avoid conflicts between vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. 3. Insure that the proposed project accommodates individuals with physical disabilities via the provision of handicapped parking stalls, ramps and the like. BUILDING DESIGN A. General 1. Create a design compatible with the developing character of the neighboring area. Design compatibility includes harmonious building style, form, size, color and material. 2. Coordinate exterior building design on all elevations with regard to color, materials, architectural form and detailing to achieve design harmony and continuity. 3. Limit the number of materials on the exterior face of the building. B. Buildin - Site Plan Relationships 1. Site buildings so as to avoid crowding and to allow for a functional use of the space between buildings. 2. Site buildings so as to consider shadows, changing climatic conditions, noise impacts. safety and privacy on adjacent outdoor spaces. 1. Coordinate roof shape, color and texture with the treatment of the perimeter walls. 2. Minimize roof penetration by grouping all plumbing vents and ducts together. 3. Design and/or screen all rooftop mechanical and electrical equipment as an integral part of the building design. -2- 02 J A General 1. Design landscaping to create a pleasing appearance frpm both within and off the site. 2. Size all landscaping so that a mature appearance will be attained within three years of planting. 3. Tree and shrub planting should be grouped together unless circumstances dictate otherwise in order to create strong accent points. 4. Insure that landscaping permits adequate sight distance for motorists and Pedestrians entering and exiting the site and does not interfere with circulation effectiveness. 5. Provide landscaping adjacent to and within parking areas in order to screen vehicles from view and muuimze the ex pansive appearance of parking areas. This landscaping should include fast growing deciduousor evergreen trees in parking lots to create maximum summer shade. 6. Retain and integrate native and significant trees such as oaks, buckeyes and black walnut. 1. Utilize landscaping to complement building elevations. 2. Provide dense landscaping to screen unattractive views and features such as storage areas, trash enclosures, freeway structures, transformers, generators, and other elements which do not contribute to the enhancement of the surroundings. C. Climatic Relationships 1. Provide landscaping which will grow well in Walnut Creek's climate without requiring extensive irrigation. 2. Provide deciduous trees along southern building exposures, coniferous and broad leaf evergreen trees along east and west building exposures and evergreens along the north exposures to conserve energy usage within structures. SUBDIVISIONS 1. In general no more than two detached two-story dwelling units should be placed adjacent to one another. 2. Site only one-story detached dwelling units adjacent to major collector or arterial streets or on corner lots. -3 n24 3. Vary front yard setbacks a minimum of 3 feet on straight line portions of streets. 4. Insure that houses with identical or similar building elevations are not on adjacent lots or directly across the street from one another. 5. Insure a compatibility (not duplication) of color schemes on homes on adjacent lots. 6. Continue the design motif on each individual house completely around the structure. Trim out all doors and windows whenever such treatment would be compatible with the architectural style of the building. SIGNING 1. Relate all signs to their surroundings in terms of size, shape, color, texture and lighting so that they are complementary to the overall design of the building and are not in visual competition with other conforming signs in the area. 2. Insure that the signing is subtle and unobtrusive, coneys its message clearly and legibly, is vandalproof and weather resistant, and if lighted, not unnecessarily bright. 3. Arrange any external spot or flood sign lighting so that the light source is screened from direct view, and so that the light is directed against the sign and does not shine into adjacent property or blind motorists or pedestrians. 4. Plant evergreen shrubs around the base of any freestanding sign to integrate the sign with the ground plane and screen out any low level flood lights. The freestanding sign should be low profile wherever site and visibility conditions allow. 5. Frame wall mounted signs to create a clearly defined edge, provide shadow relief and a substantial appearance. 6. Avoid using struts, braces, kickbacks or guy wires to support signing. FINE ART WORKS Fine art works include but are not limited to the following categories: sculpture, murals, fountains, paving designs, plantings and lighting. These categories may be realized through such art forms as: carvings, frescoes, mosaics, mobiles, photographs, drawings, collages, prints and crafts, both decorative and utilitarian in clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, plastics, as well as other material. Landscaping items such as artistic placement of natural materials or other functional art objects may be included. -4- "� � 025 1. Relate works in terms of scale, material, form concept, and content for both its immediate and general architecture, so that they complement the site and the surrounding environment. 2. Design works to be durable against vandalism, theft, weather, and excessive maintenance. 3. It is suggested that the artist be selected before the architectural design work begins, so that the artist and the architect can work together toward a totally integrated design solution. 4. Site works either on, in, or about the project(s). However, if the works are located in the interior of a building(s), they should be located in an area which is open and accessible to the public during normal business hours. 5. Works may be portable as well as fixed. 6. The following items are not to be considered as fine art works: a. Directional elements such as supergraphics, signsge or color coding except where these elements are integral parts of the original fine arts works; b. Art objects which are mass produced from a standard design such as playground equipment, fountains, flags or banners; c. Reproductions, by mechanical or other means, of original fine art works; d. Decorative, ornamental or functional elements which are designed by the building architect as opposed to an artist commissioned for the purpose of creating the fine art works; e. Landscape architecture and landscape gardening except where these elements are designed by the artist and are an integral part of the fine art works by the artist; and Services or utilities necessary to operate or maintain the fine art works over time. Doc 385 [steno-1] -s- �J026 CITY OF SANTA BARBARA DESIGN GUIDELINES Adopted by City Council on July 7, 1992 02, e Upper State Street Area Design Guidelines Page 1 UPPER STATE STREET AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES INTRODUCTION These special guidelines for the Upper State Street Area encourage designs which will be compatible with their neighborhoods and also enhance Santa Barbara's distinctive built environment. It is recognized that Upper State Street is a special and distinct area of the City with several unique neighborhoods (described below), a variety of old and new architecture, and a desire to possess its own identity within the context of Santa Barbara's identity and character. DESCRIPTION Upper State Street is predominantly an automobile oriented area of our City. It has wide streets, large parking areas fronting on the street, and large shopping centers and strip commercial developments. All of these elements present special design problems which can be mitigated by appropriate planning, architecture and landscaping, while being sensitive to the business interests and quality of,architecture and landscaping which Santa Barbara wishes to encourage. PURPOSE Santa Barbara's distinctive architecture is a regional style with a Mediterranean influence. It reflects the City's historic past and complements its setting in the natural environment. The use of simple building materials, generous landscaping, human scale and soft colors creates a comfortable and harmonious ambiance in the City. Because all commercial projects within the Upper State Street area require architectural review, it is the purpose and goal of these guidelines to direct the Board, architects, designers, and applicants toward preliminary concepts which will be sensitive to and compatible with the distinctive character of Santa Barbara's built environment. UPPER STATE STREET AREA NEIGHBORHOODS The Upper State Street Area is divided into 6 separate neighborhoods. It is recognized that each of these is different and requires unique architectural solutions. The map included as Attachment A delineates and names the six (6) neighborhoods. New designs will be acceptable if they exhibit compatibility with their respective neighborhoods. 02S Upper State Street Area Design Guidelines Page 2 The six neighborhoods are described as follows: 1. The State and Alamar Neighborhood extends from Constance Avenue to Calls Crespis and possesses a strong residential character with large oaks and sycamores and the natural setting of Mission Creek. Significant structures in the area include the Red Cross Building and the Medical Offices at Alamar Avenue and State Street. 2. The Upper De la Vina Neighborhood extends from Constance Avenue to State Street and is characterized by a predominance of small, single story street oriented commercial establishments with minimum parking and a variety of architectural styles. Significant structures in the area include Chadwicks Furniture, Standard Brands Paint Store and the old fire station. 3. The State and Las Positas Neighborhood extends from Calls Crespis to Arroyo Burro Creek and has a variety of small street oriented commercial establishments, small motels, strip commercial and the Loreto Plaza Shopping Center. In this neighborhood the Las Positas Road and State Street intersection is the focal point and the automobile is very present. Significant structures in the area include Home Fed Bank and Garrett's Furniture. 4. The Outer State Street Area is a large neighborhood extending from Arroyo Burro Creek to where State Street crosses Highway 101, which forms its southerly boundary. The development in this neighborhood is characterized by newer and larger buildings and shopping centers with landscaped setbacks and adequate parking. The major intersection of La Cumbre Road and State Street occurs near the location of La Cumbre Plaza Shopping Center and Five Points Shopping Center. There are a variety of architectural styles in this neighborhood. 5. The Auto Center Area is a special neighborhood north of and accessible from Highway 101 and contains many auto agencies and the Plaza de Oro Office Complex. The Gregg Motors complex constitutes the major architectural statement for this neighborhood. 6. The Pesetas Area is a small and special neighborhood at the west end of the City and is dominated by the Santa Barbara Medical Clinic. Ju 023 Upper State Street Area Design Guidelines Page 3 DESIGN GUIDELINES Architectural style: All styles of architecture must be compatible with their respective neighborhood and must also enhance Santa Barbara's distinctive architecture by designs which are in the context of the ambiance and charm which exemplifies Santa Barbara. See Neighborhood Compatibility below: Site Planning: The planning and design of the site should take into account that parking is preferred behind the building rather than fronting on the street. Ease and safety of ingress and egress should be given careful consideration. Buildings should have setbacks from the street in scale with their height and mass, and respecting the setbacks of adjacent buildings. See Private Property Landscaping below. Color in Architecture: Light colors typical of those found in Mediterranean buildings is preferred. This includes pastels and mottled color combinations. Exterior Finishes: Plaster is the most acceptable material to be used as the dominant exterior finish. Other natural materials may be used. Natural materials in conjunction with plaster add subtlety and variety to the color and texture of buildings. Glass should be used in a manner consistent with the tradition of the architectural style being used. Large, unbroken expanses of glass or other shiny or reflective surfaces may not be appropriate. Roofs: Sloping tile roofs are preferred. Conventional roof forms are most acceptable. Flat roofs properly treated are acceptable particularly when used in conjunction with other roof forms or traditionally treated parapets or wall elements. Architectural Elements: Architectural features which help to soften and humanize a building are recommended. These include arches, columns, trellises, deeply recessed windows and doors, moldings and built up planters. 33o Upper State Street Area Design Guidelines Page 4 Building Height: Building heights should be in scale and proportion with their setbacks and should be compatible with adjacent buildings. Buildings must have human scale. Lighting: Parking lot lighting shall be preferred that pole lighting fourteen (14) feet in height. pole -mounted light fixtures. integrated with trees. It is be limited to twelve (12) to Trees should be in scale with Parking lots adjacent to portions of State Street that have street lighting should consider whether additional parking lot lighting is necessary. Light sources should be hidden as much as possible. Subtle uplighting of building elevations is preferred. Decorative light fixtures should be used primarily for accents. Avoid overl"ighting. Subtle and warm lighting is preferred. Ground -lit signage is encouraged so as to integrate with the rest of the exterior lighting of the building. Neighborhood Compatibility: In neighborhoods which possess examples of distinctive architecture, structures and additions should present a harmonious character so as not to clash or exhibit discord with the particular surrounding neighborhood in which they are placed. Structures should characterize a consistency with the elements that distinguish the particular neighborhood in which they are placed. These elements include, but are not limited to, a sense of mass, scale, roof lines, colors, textures, materials and maintenance of the existing setback and patterns of development in the particular neighborhood. In neighborhoods which do not possess examples of distinctive architecture, structures and additions should be designed so as to lead the neighborhood toward designs which are harmonious with Santa Barbara's distinctive built environment. 031 Upper State Street Area Design Guidelines Page 5 When a project being reviewed by the ABR is within close proximity to E1 Pueblo Viejo or other historic district, designated Landmarks or Structures of Merit, special consideration may be given to that district's guidelines. (SBMC 22.22). Private Property Landscaping: Encourage use of skyline and canopy trees on private property bordering State Street. Select trees that are visually compatible with the existing street trees. Where planting space permits, encourage the planting of large skyline trees: Eucalyptus citriodora (Lemon -Scented Gum); Platanus racemosa (California Sycamore); Washingtonia robusta (Mexican Pan Palm); etc.. Landscape design shall identify entrances to buildings and parking lots, direct traffic and pedestrian flow, and screen objectionable views (i.e. trash enclosures, backflow preventers, etc.). Encourage the preservation and enhancement of the natural creek areas. Planting shall be California native riparian species (i.e. Platanus racemosa (California Sycamore), Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oak), etc.). Use flush tree grates around tree trunks and steel reinforced paving around planters in sidewalk areas. Root barriers shall be installed where buttressing root species are planted. Tree planting design shall not be compromised by lighting requirements; however, adequate lighting for safety at night is recommended. Encourage foundation planting where planting will not obscure window displays. Trees in parking areas should branch no lower than 10 feet above parking areas and, where truck traffic is present, branches should be fourteen feet (141) above the paving. [abr/uesa-gln.doc] n7n W LU w a ATTACHMENT A w 06 U) 0 8 _ 0 m 0 w Z w w _ w cr- w a. a. II I G GUIDELII!',NElS EL PUEBLO IIVIEJ10 61STR I GUIDELINES EL PUEBLO VIEJO DISTRICT SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA .4 �3r City of Santa Bartara 1987 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Sheila Lodge. Mayor Hal Conklin Gerry DeWitt Jeanne Graffy Harriet Miller Lyle G. Reynolds Sidnev J. Smith LANDMARKS COMMITTEE Betty Gordon. Chairman Louise Boucher David Gebhard, Vice Chairman Thomas Giordano Isabelle Greene HenryLenny John Pitman Frederick — Usher Helen Yost Advisory Member: James E. Morris STAFF FOR THE GUIDELINES Mary Louise Days GUIDELINES SUBCOMMITTEE David Gebhard Thomas Giordano James E. Morris (1980-86) John Pitman (1986.87) ISBN 0-87461-946-7 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 86-73106 036 CONTENTS PAGE Purpose.......................................................................................................................4 Background............................................................................................................. _6 The Historic Structures Ordinance ..... ................ ................. ........ ............... 7 Architectural Guidelines ... ................. ............................................................... 8 A. Architectural Character and Building Descriptions .... .._........ . 8 B. Signing ........... ........ ......... _......................... ........__..... _... ........................ 20 C. Lighting ............. ....... ................. ................... .................. ................ _....... .20 D. Landscape Architecture ....................... .......... .......... ..... ..._.............. ..._0 E. Paseos...........................................................................................................21 F. Arcades... ....... ..... -- ... ................ ............... ......................... ................ 21 G. Other Architectural Styles ........................................... ---- .......... ....... 21 Appendixes Appendix A: Chapter 22.22 Historic Structures Ordinance ................ 22 Appendix B: List of Designated Landmarks............................................31 .Appendix C: List of Structures of Merit Designated by the Landmarks Committee..................................................................................34 Appendix D: List of Historic. Specimen and Landmark Trees ......... 37 Appendix E: List of Principal 19th Century Adobes within theDistrict..........................................................................................................37 Appendix F: List of Notable Arcades..........................................................38 Appendix G: Expanded List of Landscaping Materials Recommended for El Pueblo Viejo..........................................................38 Appendix H: Expanded List of Details and Points of Consideration for Buildings in El Pueblo Viejo..................................42 Appendix 1: Further Readings.......................................................................56 Publication Background and Acknowledgements..................................57 037 I .. '- 1) ;: These guidelines are intended to assist the public in the Landmarks Committee review process by clarifvine the design criteria and procedures for El Pueblo Viejo District. These guidelines will be the basis for decisions of the Landmarks Committee and the .Architectural Board of Review. The_v are intended for use by architects. designers. property owners, tenants. residents, eo�- PURPOSE ernment agencies. and the general public, to help com- plv with Municipal Code Chapter "" the historic structures ordinance. Procedures for Landmarks Committee meetings are set forth in a separate document, approved by the Committee and Cit_v Council, entitled "Landmarks Committee Meeting Procedures.' 039 BACKGROUND Since the establishment of the Presidio and the Mission at the end of the 18th century, the City of Santa Barbara has enjoyed it reputation for its distinctive architectural character. Ihis character has been enhanced by the consistent review of new or remodeled buildings to assure the sensitive relationship between historic older structures and new buildings. While the buildines of each decade express their own times, the continuance of Santa Barbara's Hispanic architectural tradition has created a sense of place. This Hispanic architectural tradition has been inspired by buildings designed for similar climatic conditions along the Mediterranean Sea, in Mexico, and in early Southern California. The successful adaptation of these architectural fortes, using simple materials and light colors. has resulted in the achievement of an architectural harmony that gives Santa Barbara its own distinction. This harmony has been continued by a working relationship between the community and the designers of the buildings. The City of Santa Barbara was one of the first com- munities in the United States to conceive of historic preservation as an integral element in the planning pro- cess. At first this concept was pursued by civic groups — The Plans and Planting Committee of the Community Arts Association and the Architectural Advisory Com- mittee —both of which were formed in 1922. Their efforts were augmented in 1923 by the official establish- ment of a City Planning Commission, and in 1925 by the organization of a City Architectural Board of Review (1925-26). In 1947, a new City Architectural Board of Review was founded. In 1960 the Advisory Landmark Committee was created to aid in the review process for El Pueblo Viejo district, which now encom- passes the original historic core of the Cin. the areas around the Mission, the oceanfront, and the scenic entrances to the City. Historically, precedent may be found for aesthetic controls in Roman taws of antiquity and within our Hispanic tradition in the "Laws of the Indies." In 1910 the United States Congress created the Fine Arts Com- mission to preserve the dignity of the national monu- ments in Washington D.C. In 1937 the Louisiana Constitution was amended to preserve the New Orleans V ieux Carre District. In 1954 the United States Supreme Court resolved any doubts over laws of an aesthetic nature in the case of Berman vs. Parker. ruling that a legislature may determine that a city shall be beautiful as well as healthful. In 1915 the Panama -California Exposition in San Diego helped to inspire a California Spanish colonial architectural revival in which Santa Barbara, with its substantial colonial inventory, enthusiastically shared. This was accelerated in Santa Barbara during recon- struction following the destruction and damage to many downtown buildings by the 1925 earthquake. I desgn bused upon Spaeth pre'edera %' ,Preis PoMishmg Ca Budthng. !4" De la Guena Plaza -Geo a 4ashr1011 Smrth THE HISTORIC STRUCTURES ORDINANCE (See Appendix .A for reference.) In 1977 anordinancewas adopted which replaced the former Advisors Landmark Committee with a new Landmarks Committee appointed by the City Council. At that time. the boundaries and design goals for El Pueblo Viejo District were revised. and the new ordinance also provided for additional Committee respon- sibilities to promote the historic aspects and character of the City. The purpose of El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District sections is to preserve and enhance the unique heritage and architectural character of the central area of the City which developed around the Royal Presidio. founded in 1782. and which contains many of the C ity s important historic and architectural landmarks. In addition to the preservation of these landmarks. the cohesiveness of the area is achieved by regulation of architectural styles used in new construction as well as the exterior alteration of existing structures. The ordinance provisions devoted to El Pueblo Viejo are the law governing architectural styles within the dis- trict. Hence. any alteration shall be compatible with the Hispanic tradition as it has developed in the City from the later 18th century with emphasis on the early 19th century 'California Adobe' and 'Monterey Revival styles. and the 'Spanish Colonial Revival' style of the period from 1915 to 1930. i ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES No written ordinance or set of guidelines can detail fully all aupecrs of the design criteria of El Pueblo �, ieio District. While the following guidelines and their accompanying illustrations will help answer specific questions about Santa Barbara's Hispanic architectural tradition. one of the most valuable wars of understand- ing that tradition is to walk through central Santa Barbara and obsene the designs of the buildings, their details. and their relationship with one another. It is not the objectixe of these guidelines to suggest open imitations of any existing examples of architecture within the district. They should be used as guides to assist in a creative continuation of architectural design within the framework of the City's Hispanic tradition. A. Architectural Character and Building Descriptions: In moderate climates such as is found along the Mediterranean Sea. in Mexico and the coastal region of Southern California, similar architec- tural forms have developed. Climate and historical tradition have encouraged the use of similar building materials: stone, clay and stucco surfaces for walls, floor and roof tiles, and a limited use of milled lumber. This tradition tends to convey a hand made quality in its overall design and details, resulting in simple forms articulated by design orientation relative to strong sunlight. The buildings exhibit broad expanses of stucco sur- faces. deep reveals, porches. arcades and red -tiled roots. Buildings also have weather protecting colonnades and wall extensions to enclose garden spaces and are situated with a respect for natural topography. Other features include low-keNed traditional colors. exposed stone and woodwork Spanish/Mediterranean inspired ironwork camas. 4 design based upon Italian Hispanic Renaissance pneedear Bank of Wonrerao (formerly Counn Bank and Trost Co- budding 1919-21 I10).State Srreer -AA an Huai, Winsor Soule benches. fountains, arbors. signing, lighting. traditional paving and landscaping. Site planning is characterized by enclosed patios and interior courtyards with somewhat formal planting. Pools, ponds and fountains of traditional plan and form often have axial rela- tionships to the structures and/or fenestration of the building. The design of parking lots and various utilitarian structures (including trash enclosures) should reflect the Spanish tradition. - t-fir; ova L1u�l �'l�Jd r" �Ui,�.�uul —u I__1--I l I L�'t1 uTWJLL 0 — 0 i or 0 1 .. 77 U 1 I ' r yr. "o 4 J n �O 01' 1 0 In A 0 N C Z 0 CZ = F cD 1 a .'J v 02 LA VINA ST. - - ED LL _I CMAPALA ST. I �-,� ll A f L_ STATE ST. P.Pw-J SAW 0 )rob ;H I Tl GARDEN 1 AA I Lim s . l v µr J �y i{{i De la Guerra Adobe, 1819-1829—El Paseo 1922-24. 1928-29 On East De la Guerra. State and Anacapa Streets James Osborne Craig. Mary Craig. Carleton M. Winslow: Lutah Maria Riggs. 1963-65 State Street entrance. El Paseo is an excellent case study of Santa Barbara architectural tradition because of the way in which important buildings of different historical periods hase been successfully brought together. Its informal pattern of six separate entrances which lead to the central patio is utilized by tourists and shoppers. The atmosphere for shopping is achieved by the blendingof many architec- tural elements into a harmonious Complex of shops. restaurants. offices and -,alteries tontine on exterior streets and interior courts. The pedestrian scale, which is a characteristic rarely attained in the urban setting. is apparent in its near residential dimension. Passageways. stairways. balconies and the central patio all serve to enhance the pedestrian scale. The El Paseo complex exhibits restrained use of materials and textures. Mission tile with its colorful terra costa texture and irregular pattern is placed against white stucco walls. The walkways are red tile or sandstone. Wrought iron window grilles, balconies. and hand- rails cast shadows on plain wall planes. emphasizing the importance of white stucco as a background to accentuate the %artery of architectural detail. Walls hate been thickened to convey a feeling of masonry construction. Windows and doors are recessed and many of the larger openings are colonnaded. Corners are softened. and a variety ofdifferent forms of arches have been employed. as well as openings with flat lintels. Landscape design provides color. shade and contrast through use of vines, shrubs. lawns and fruit trees. Occasionally plant material is placed in large ceramic pots. Maintenance and trimming add to the unique character. The historic. early nineteenth century De la Guerra House is an authentic Spanish Colonial adobe to which have been added other portions of El Paseo. Here is the intimate spirit of El Pueblo Viejo atmosphere, with pedestrian spaces contained in flowing forms by varied architectural elements. Signing and graphics are tastefully designed and restrained. , (/ 2. Characteristic Streetscape: Janssens/Orella/Birk Building Santa Barbara Savings, 1029 through 1035 State Street. Edwards. Plunkett and Howell: Edwards and Plunkett: Howell and Arendt At the southwest corner of State and Figueroa Streets are a group of tour structures comprising a commercial building and a savings and Joan main branch. Thev were designed and constructed at separate times but with a design sensitivity for the overall composition. The buildings are enhanced by the State Street Downtown Plaza. Wide decorative side" al ks. street furni to re. I i Lau ng and landscaping enhance the pedestrian scale. The former Copper Coffee Pot restaurant. with its small patio. is oriented toward the street and pedestrians. Above the patio and sidewalk is a wrought iron balcom'. providing a wider view of the Plaza s activities. Specimen plantings accent the building and patio. providing shade and shadow relief against the white. smooth stucco walls. The building was constructed in 1927 and designed by Edwards. Plunkett and Howell. Its northeast portion, formerly a cutlery shop. dates from 1915- "ith subsequent alterations. The Santa Barbara Savings building. located at 1035 State Street. is an example of Santa Barbara s Spanish Colonial Reseal tradition. On the State Street facade. the tall arch identifies the main entrance and allows natural light to illuminate the interior. The tall arched openings along Figueroa Street are well scaled to the building. Rectangular -shaped second floor windows add unity by complimenting the arched openings beneath. The eaves, comprised of curving copper gutter supports. contrast with the exposed and irregular pattern of the Mission tile root. In 1957 an addition was made to the State Street elevation and is undetectable as such. The detailing, color. fenestration and proportions "ork together to compliment the adjacent buildings. The original structure was constructed in 1930 and designed Ins, Edwards and Plunkett_ The later addition was designed by Howell and Arendt. '_;Ju Q�6; P�- OP 9PPPPF-- - - AM 40 3. Santa Barbara County Courthouse Block bounded by Anacapa. Figueroa. Santa Barbara and Anapamu Streets. 1927-1929 William MOOSer Company (Wilmer Hersey. Community Drafting Room): Ralph Stevens. Landscape Architect. This complex of buildings. which constitutes one of Santa Barbara s major landmarks. is graceful. sen- sitively sited and impressively landscaped. Massing. major and minor detail elements are exemplary of design consistence. While much of the scale is public and monumental the structure has been broken up into distinct separate parts. so that it reads as a "village:' Within and without. the building and its grounds pro- vide an extensive inventory of Spanish and Moorish design elements. Sensitive planning brings the outside 1> world of Santa Barbara and its environs inside without in any way compromising its security. The 19_7-'_9 building acknowledges its 1870's predecessor through the suggestion of the foundation of the older building in the sunken north courtyard. and the retention of the earlier sandstone walls adjacent to the public sidewalks. The large arch with its adjacent tower gives entrance to the gardens. framing a stand of specimen redwood trees and. beyond. a view of the Riviera hills and mountain backdrop. Ca) 4. Medical Offices - 1927 1513-1515 State Street Edwards, Plunkett and Howell This suite of medical offices presents residential character both internally and externally from State :Y Street. The low graceful arched entrance into the central courtyard carefully trames a view of fragments of the !� buildings and of the garden beyond.Wbodeaves.rafter- tails, and wrought iron treatment are effectively handled. 5. Meridian Studios and Lugo Adobe - Ca. 1830; 1923 & 1925 114 East De La Guerra Street. George Washington Smith and Carleton M. Winslow. The Meridian Studios were designed to compliment the small nineteenth century Lugo Adobe. The studio buildings, oriented to the north, are in fact simple rec- tangular volumes. given character by their proportions. fenestration. color and landscaping. The north -facing large studio windows allow cool natural light to flood the interior spaces. The complex is a notable example of creative site planning. and a demonstration that architectural character appropriate to El Pueblo Viejo need not be elaborate or expensive. Though different in character. the two-story structure to the west. (added by Carleton M. Winslow in 1925) completes the group of earlier studios and the Lueo Adobe. ID 6. Lobero Theatre 1924 33 East Canon Perdido Street George Washington Smith (with Lutah Maria Riggs) The Lobero Theatre is set back from the adjacent streets. The landscaped area suggests the public nature of the buildine. and contrasts it with surrounding sidewalk -abutting buildings. The stepped arrangement of the entrance loggia. the auditorium. and of the stage house contain the building s mass and help to make the building appear smaller in scale. The exaggerated scale of the base and the cornice of the stage house play ❑ visual game of scale between that which is public and that which is more vernacular. Although uneven and worn. brick paving successfully functions as gathering space before and after performances. Arlington Center for the Performing Arts 1930-1931 1317 State Street Edwards and Plunkett: 1986 patio lounge Grant. Pedersen. Phillips l .eArlington Theatre. together with the Courthouse. is the most distinctive sky line building within El Pueblo Viejo District. The building itself is large and massive. hence it was carefully placed in the centerofa city block. Pedestrian walkways from State. Victoria and Sola Streets (paseos) effectively link the main entrance to the streets through lower adjacent buildings. The theatres massive walls. punctured with small articulated openings. convey an authentic Spanish Colonial/Andalusian adaptation. The pattern of the fenestration of windows and other elements does not necessarily align but was designed to create a balanced facade. The leading edge course of the mission the roof undulates so that the shadow on the adjacent wall creates a varied visual ter- mination and accompanying shadow pattern. Wrought iron lanterns on the exterior light the entrances. includ- ing the west stage house door which is designed with wrought iron hardware and wood planking. x 17 I,h,ro Theave. 1971 33 E ( on Perdido Sveet-George W<uhlnelnn Smith .Irlmglon 7hwm. 1930-31 I317 State Street - Edwards & Plunkm 7. National Guard Armory 1937-1938 700 East Canon Perdido Street Edwards and Plunkett The design of the low tower of this building indicates how a form may successfully continue the city s Hispanic .�� tradition, and at the same time appear contemporaneous to( the mid-1930s). Features to be noted are the %erought iron window grilles, the hardware on the large door openings. and the arcade on the south facade that has been carefully balanced with its root mass. 8. Santa Barbara Historical Society Museum and Library 1965 136 East De la Guerra Street Robert Ingle Hoyt The Historical Society Museum is representative of a colonial adobe tradition. Its design hints at its public purpose, though scaled larger than a dwelling and smaller than a mission church. Particularly impressive is the south fountain -oriented courtyard. and the sparse landscaping suggests what Spanish and Mexican Santa Barbara was like in the early nineteenth century. 9. Santa Barbara City Fire Station #3 415 East Sola Street 1929 Edwards. Plunkett and Howell The two-story structure is located in a residential area. however, the building. through its domestic scale and tenestranon blendswiththeneighborhoodbutstill retains its identity as a public building The exterior curved stairway with its stucco form and wrought iron detailing compliments the wood projecting balcony. The truck doors are recessed and do not dominate the overall composition. VI �.,,1 05i ?l B. Signing In El Pueblo Viejo, siens should be designed to enhance the special character of the district and the buildings on which they are placed. In general. letteri ne over ten inches in height, the use of plastic. or internally illuminated signs are not permitted. Lettering in the Spanish style is preferred. Light- ing of signs should be carefully considered and should be unobtrusive. with visible fixtures of appropriate style. To facilitate the process, review of signs within the El Pueblo Viejo District has been delegated to the Sian Committee. The following types of siens are encouraged L Projecting signs on wroueht iron brackets. They may be painted or carved and painted. Gold leaf may also be used. 2. Pinned -off metal or wooden letters applied to the wall. 3. Signs painted directly on the wall or window. 4. Replicas of three dimensional objects. such as a fish, a pair of scissors. a watch, etc. Examples of appropriate signs can be found throughout El Paseo. at the Meridian Studios and at the cafe at Anacapa and De la Guerra Streets. C. Lighting: The use of wrought iron lanterns is encouraged. Lighting should be desiened as an integral part of the overall building design and in character with the period that the building represents. It should be considered early in the design stages. Care should be taken to avoid overlighting. Historically, exterior lighting was used sparingly. It was used fora purpose such as lighting entrances and corridors. Traditionally, lighting was never used to illuminate an entire building facade. Outside lanterns and lamps should be of low intensity within the white-lite color spectrum. When using lantern -type lighting. the inside of fixture is as important as the outside. The appearance of 20 a bare bulb may detract from the lighting design and defeat the purpose of a lantern. Plans should contain complete lighting details with the type of fixture and intensity noted. Recessed soffit lighting and ground lights should be designed in a Hispanic manner. D. Landscape Architecture: (see Appendix G for expanded list of landscaping materials) Landscape elements include noronly planting. but also such elements as arbors, trellises. ponds. fountains. walks, pavilions, curbs, light standards. benches, sculpture, wall graphics. hedges. light- ing, boulders of appropriate character and place- ment, masonry garden walls (free-standine or retaining), the and stone paving. textured and patterned colored concrete paving. wood fences. gates, ironwork fences and railings, and garden pots, urns and sculptural figures. Garden ornaments such as carved or cast -stone bird baths. tables, benches and sculpture may be incorporated into a project. Careful attention should be given to the type and placement of plant materials and hardscape elements in order to parallel the architectural time periods described in these guidelines. Where possible. hardscape elements should be given a patina simulating age. Because specific elements in the landscape such as asphalt pavement. utility vaults, backflow prevention devices, trash dumpsters and loading zones may not be compatible with the period. the site plan development should be devised to integrate and conceal such elements. The success of a landscape composition within El Pueblo Viejo is dependent upon the consistent use of landscape elements that are appropriate: plant materials should also follow this criterion. Variegated species are notencouraged.It is not by accident that certain plants are effective in com- plimenting the architectural forms of the El Pueblo Viejo District. Many such plants have had economic, social, agricultural, medicinal and environmental applications. 0 5 ; Some general comments regarding plantings are as follows: 1, The general use of a formal balanced planting layout (i.e. with symmetrical plan forms. axis use. etc.) is encouraged. ?. Informal or asymmetrical plan layout may in some cases he appropriate. and may be combi ned with formal plan layout. 3. Environmental factors me. provision of deciduous trees to allow for summer shade and winter sun on southwesterly exposures I should be taken into consideration. 4. Horticultural aspects to be considered include soil type. water availability. t?pe of maintenance available. etc. 5. Use of annual flower beds and topiary may be considered. 6. Use of the espalier form for trees and shrubs may be appropriate. 7. Low water use plant material is encouraged. E. Pasecis: (See Figure ' for location of existing paseos) Paseos (pedestrian walkways) are a series of connecting private and public walkways joined to streets. open plazas, courtyards. cafes and shops through the central portions of city blocks. They sometimes serve as connectors between parking facilities. the State Street Downtown Plaza, and the principal streets. In Santa Barbara. planned paseos came into existence in the early 1920s. They have tradi- tionally been an importan means of pedestrian circulation through El Pucolo Viejo. Because of the pedestrian orientation of the paseos. they promote human scale within the downtown area. provide a pleasant experience for the user. and open up an increased number of facades of commercial buildings. The paseo system has been created over the years through the efforts of the property owners who have recognized that these areas are important to customer convenience and aesthetic com- patibility and continuity. The City has con- tributed to the system in the development of public parking facilities which include paseos. The Landmarks Committee considers paseos essential elements in the historic district and encourages their further development Santa Barbara's Paseo System exists as a result of cooperation and goodwill between the proper, owners and the City. F. Arcades: (see Appendix F for list of Notable Arcades) The practice of covering walkways with arched and tlatlinteled porticos forshadc and protection from inclement weather has occurred throughout El Pueblo Viejo. The Landmarks Committee considers these arcades an important element in the district and encourages their further develop- ment. Plans to encroach over public walkways must be approved directly by the City Council after review and recommendation by the Landmarks Committee and the Architectural Board of Review. G. Other Architectural Styles: While the Hispanic tradition of architecture is required by ordinance, it is recognized that other historic architectural styles exist throughout El Pueblo Viejo District These styles include Ilalianate, Eastlake, Queen Anne. Craftsman, and Colonial Rcyival. In certain cases a building may represent an example of period architecture that is a dis- tincti%e part of the cityscape. If the building has been designated a Landmark or a Structure of Merit the Landmarks Committee may approve non -Hispanic additions to or restoration of the structure. These designation processes are outlined in the ordinance. (Appendix A). Appendix A HISTORIC STRUCTURES Sections: (from Municipal Codel 22.22.010 Purpose. 2_"_2.020 Det initions. 1-2.11.040 Criteria for Designation of Landmarks. 22.2.050 Procedure for Designation of Landmark. 12.22.060 Existing Landmark. 22.21070 Repair and Maintenanceof Landmarks and Structures of Merit. 22,22.080 Demolition, Relocation or Alteration of a Landmark. 2.22.090 Designation of Structures of Merit. 2222.I00 El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District. 22 22.102 Map. 2222.104 Required Architectural Style. 2122.110 Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District. 2222.112 Map. 22.22.104 Required Architectural Styles. 22.22.130 El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District. 22 22.135 Application Fee. 2222,140 Publicly Owned Property. 22.22.150 Preservation Easements. 22.22.170 Appeal to City Council. 2222.180 Enforcement - Penalties. 2222.190 Severability. 22.22.010 Purpose It is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the recognition. preservation. enhancement. perpetua- tion and use of structures. natural features. sites and areas within the City of Santa Barbara having historic. architectural, archaeological, cultural or aesthetic significance is required in the interest of the health. economic prosperity, cultural enrichment and general welfare of the people. The purpose of this chapter is to: (a) Safeguard the heritageof the City by providing for the protection of landmarks representing significant elements of its history: (b) Enhance the visual character of the City by encouraging and regulating the compatibility of archi- tectural styles within landmark districts rellecting unique and established architectural traditions: 7i (c) Foster public appreciation of and civic pride in the beauty of the City and the accomplishments of its past: (d) Strengthen the economy of the City by protect- ing and enhancing the City s attractions to residents. tourists and visitors. (e) Promote the private and public use of landmarks and landmark districts for the education. prosperity and general welfare of the people: (O Stabilize and improve property values within the City. (Ord.3900 § I. 1977). 22.22.020 Definitions. Unless the context requires a different meaning. words and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows: (a) "ADOBE" means an unburnt. sun-dried. clay brick: or a building made of adobe bricks. (b) "ALTERATION' means any exterior change or modification. For the purposes of this chapter. altera- tion of any landmarkorof any property located within a landmark district shall include. but not be limited to. exterior changes to or modification of structure. architec- rural details or visual characteristics such as paint color and surface texture, grading, surface paving- new struc- tures. cutting or removal of trees and other natural features, disturbance of archaeological sites or areas. and the placement or removal of any exterior objects such as signs, plaques, light fixtures- street furniture. walls- fences, steps, plantings and landscape accessories affecting the exterior visual qualities of the property. (c) "ARCHAEOLOGICAL" means anythingper- taining to the scientific study of the life and culture of earlier peoples by excavation of sites and relics. (d) "ARCHITECTURAL" means anything per- taining to the science, art or profession of designing and constructing buildings. (e) "CITYmeans the City of Santa Barbara. (f) "COMMITI-EE" means Landmarks Committee established by the City Council. All references to "Commission" or"Landmarks Commission" in Chapter 22.22 shall mean Landmarks Committee. (g) "COUNTY ASSESSOR- means the Tax Assessor of the County of Santa Barbara. I (h) "CULTURAL" means anything pertaining to the concepts, habits, skills. arts. instruments, institutions. etc. of a given people in a given period. (i) "ELEVATIONS"' means the Flat scale ortho- graphic projected drawings of all exterior vertical surfaces of a building. (j) "FACADE'means the front ofa building or the part of a building facing a street. courtyard. etc (k) ".ADVISORYMEMBER"meansany Honorary Member of the Landmarks Committee of the Cip of Santa Barbara appointed under the provisions of this chapter. (1) "LANDMARK" means any structure. natural feature. site or area having historic, architectural. archaeological, cultural or aesthetic significance and designated as a landmark under the provisions of this chapter. (m) "LANDMARK DISTRICT' means any area of the City of Santa Barbara containing a number of structures, natural features or sites having historic. architectural. archaeological. cultural or aesthetic significance and designated as a landmark district under the provisions of this chapter. (n) "MEMBER" means any member of the Land- marks Committee of the City of Santa Barbara appointed under the provisions of this chapter. (o) "NATURAL FEATURE" means any tree. plant life or geological element. (p) "NEIGHBORHOOD" means any area of the City of Santa Barbara designated as such in the City s General Plan. (q) "OWNER" means any person. association, partnership, firm. corporation or public entity appear- ing as the holder of title to any property on the last assessment roll of the County .Assessor. (r) "PRESERVATION EASEMENT" means any interest held by the public in any structure. natural feature, site or area not owned by the public and restrict- ing its use, alteration, relocation or demolition for the purpose of preservation. (s) "SITE PLAN' means any flat scale drawing of the place where something is, is to be. or was located. (t) "STRUCTURE" means any building or any other man-made object affixed on or under the ground. (u) 'STRUCTURE OF MERIT" means any struc- ture not designated as a landmark but deserving official recognition as having historic, architectural. archaeo- loacal. cultural or aesthetic significance and designated as a structure of merit under the provisions of this chapter. (Ord_ 3,904 §8. 1977: Ord. NO) § I. 1977), 22.22.040 Criteria for Designation of Landmarks. In considering a proposal to recommend to the Cin Council any structure, natural feature. site or area for designation as a landmark the Committee shall apple any or all of the following criteria: (a) Its character. interest or value as a significant part of the heritage of the City, the State or the Nation: (b) Its location as a site of a significant historic event: (c) Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the City. the State or the Nation: (d) Its exemplification of a particular architectural style or way of life important to the Cin, the State or the Nation: (e) Its exemplification of the best remaining architectural type in a neighborhood: (t) Its identification as the creation. design or work of a person or persons whose effort has significantly influenced the heritage of the City, the State or the Nation: (g) Its embodiment of elements demonstrating outstanding attention to architectural design. detail. materials or craftsmanship: (h) Its relationship to any other landmark if its preservation is essential to the integrity of that landmark: (i) Its unique location or singular physical charac- teristic representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood: (j) Its potential of yielding significant information of archaeological interest (k) Its integrity as a natural environment that strongly contributes to the well-being of the people of the City. the State or the Nation. (Ord. _9W § 1. 1977.) 2; :3 1 4.0 1 05,9 L 22.22.050 Procedure for Designation of a Landmark. Upon itsown initiative orupon the application of any person or entity the Committee may recommend to the City Council the designation as a landmark of any structure. natural feature, site or area having historic, architectural, archaeological. cultural or aesthetic significance. The procedure for designation of any landmark is as follows: (a) The Committee may adopt a resolution of intention to consider recommendation of the property for designation as a landmark. (b) Thereafter. environmental assessment shall be completed as required by any applicable Federal, State or local laws or regulations. (c) No later than thirty-five (35) days from the date of such resolution or completion of environmental assessment. whichever is later. the Committee shall conduct a public hearing on the proposal. at which shall be provided a reasonable opportunity for any interested parry to be heard. In the absence of timely oral or written objection by any interested party, such public hearing may be continued to subsequent meetings of the Committee. (d) Notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, and by mail to the applicant, to the owner or owners of the property, and to the owners of abutting properties. (e) The Committee shall adopt a resolution to recommend designation of the property as a landmark or to deny such recommendation. nolaterthan the next regularly scheduled meeting following the public hear- ing. In the absence of timely oral or written objection by any interested party, adoption of any such resolution may be continued to subsequent meetings of the Com- mittee. The resolution shall be reduced to writing and shall contain specific findings by the Committee. Upon adoption of a resolution to deny recommendation, con- sideration of the proposal for designation shall terminate in the absence of a timely appeal to the City Council. (f) After receipt of a recommendation for designa- tion from the Committee or the filing of an appeal of a denial and after completion of a public hearing in 24 accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 22.22.170, the City Council may designate any property as a landmark by adopting a resolution of designation. If such resolution is not adopted within ninety (90) days after receipt of the Committee's recommendation by the City Clerk. designation of the property as a landmark shall be deemed to be denied. (g) Upon designation of a landmark, the City Clerk shall cause such desumation to he recorded in the Office of the Recorder of the Counts of Santa Barbara. (Ord. 3900 § 1. 1977f 22.22.060 Existing Landmarks. Those portions of the City hereinafter described by County Assessors parcel number and by common name have previously been designated by the City Council as of special interest as historic landmarks and shall not be demolished or relocated, except as provided for landmarks under Section 22.22.080 of this chapter. Upon designation as landmarks under Section'_'__'2.050 of this chapter, said properties shall then become sub- ject to all of the provisions of this chapter pertaining to landmarks. (a) Parcel number 37.231-22, commonly known as the "Trussell-Winchester Adobe' and the 'Judge Fernald Home": (b) Parcel number 35-243-13, commonly known as the "Hunt-Stambach House': (c) Parcel number 39-262-15. commonly known as the " Botiller-Grand Adobe": (d) Parcel number 29-173-17.commorthknown as the "Arellanes-Kirk Adobe": (e) Parcel number 39-131-07.commonlv known as the "Arlington Theatre: (f) Parcel number 29-161.01. commonly known as the "Santa Barbara County Courthouse': - (g) Parcel number 37-052-52. commonly known as "El Paseo" and "Casa De la Guerra": (h) Parcel number 29-291-27.commonlvknown as the " Buenavenruro Pico Adobe": (i) Parcel number 29-291-12.commonlyknown as the "Caneda Adobe': 05q 0) Parcel number 39-282-26, commonly known as the "Carrillo Adobe' or "Hill -Carrillo Adobe": (k) Parcel number 3l-081-07,commonly known as the "Covarrubias Adobe_ and "Historic Adobe": (1) Parcel number 31-011-02. commonly known as "El Cuartel'% (m) Parcel number 31-021-19. commonly known as the "Gonzalez -Ramirez Adobe": (n) Parcel number 3l-081-03.commonly know nas the "Lugo Adobe": (o) Parcel number 31-011-14. commonly known as the "Miranda Adobe' and "Guard House": (p) Parcel number 25-140-05. commonly known as the "Mission Santa Barbara": (q) Parcel number 37-052=20.commonly known as the "Orefia Adobes (r) Parcel number 29-301-37, commonly known as the "Refugio Cordero Adobe": (s) Parcel number 31-012-19. commonly known as the "Rochin-Birabent Adobe": and (t) Parcel number 31-081-02. commonly known as the "Santiago De la Guerra Adobe'. (Ord. 3900 § 1. 1977.) 22.22.070 Repair and Maintenance of Landmarks and Structures of Merit. Every landmark shall be maintained in good repair by the owner thereof, or such other person or persons who may have the legal custody and control thereof. in order to preserve it against decay and deterioration. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to pro- hibit ordinary and necessary maintenance and repair of a landmark. Every landmark or structure of merit is hereby determined to be eligible for application of alter- native standards for historical structures as provided in the Building Codes of the City of Santa Barbara. (Ord. 3900 § 1, 1977.) 22.22.080 Demolition, Relocation or Alteration of a Landmark. (a) PROHIBITION; EXCEP7TONS.Nolandmark shall be altered on the exterior, relocated or demolished, except under the following conditions: 25 (1) Exterior alterations to a landmark for the purpose of restoration to its original appearance. or to substantially aid its preservation or enhancement, shall not be made without the prior written approval of the Committee and ABR or City Council upon appeal. (2) If the relocation of a landmark will substan- tially aid its preservation or enhancement. such a landmark may be relocated with the prior written approval of the Committee and ABR or Citv Council upon appeal. (3) In the event that a landmark is damaged by earthquake, fire or act of God to such an extent that it cannot with reasonable cost and with reasonable diligence be repaired and restored. such a landmark may be demolished with the prior written approval of the Committee or City Council upon appeal. (b) PROPOSED LANDMARKS. No structure. natural feature. site or area proposed for designation as a landmark shall be altered on the exterior, relocated or demolished after adoption by the Committee of a resolution of intention, as provided in Section 22.22.050 of this chapter, unless and until such proposal is denied recommendation by the Committee and not timely appealed to the City Council, or is denied designation as a landmark by the City Council. (c) ISSUANCE OF PERMITS. Any application to the Division of Land Use Controls for a permit to after on the exterior, relocate or demolish any landmark. together with plans, elevations and site plans therefor. shall be referred to the Committee for consideration. No permit for the exterior alteration, relocation or demolition of any such landmark shall be issued without the prior written approval of the Committee and ABR orCityCouncil upon appeal. The Committee. ABR. and City Council shall not approve issuance of such permit unless the plans conform to the provisions of this chapter. Any application for a permit shall be considered by the Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting for which an agenda has not been finalized after completion of any required environmen- tal assessment, but may be continued to the next regular meeting. Upon such approval or disapproval by the Committee. such application shall then be considered and either approved or disapproved by ABR at its next 4_i) a �}'� regularly scheduled meeting for which an agenda has Part I not been finalized at the time of such action by the Committee, but may be continued to the next regular Beginning at the intersection of State Street meeting. In the absence of timely oral or written objec- with Mission Street: thence southeasterly lion by the applicant, the Committee and ABR may along State Street to its intersection with continue consideration of an application to subsequent Sola Street: thence northeasterly along meetings. In the event an applicant objects to con- Sola Street to its intersection with Laguna tinuance by the ABR or Committee and if the ABR or Street: thence southeasterly along Laguna ` Committee takes no action on the application. then the Street to its intersection with Ortega Street; application shall be deemed approved. (Ord. 4029, 1979: thence southwesterly along Ortega Street to Ord. 3900 §1, 1977.) its intersection with State Street: thence southeasterly along State Street to its inter- 22.22.090 Designation of Structures of :Merit. section with East Cabrillo Boulevard: thence The Committee may designate as a structure of merit northeasterly along East Cabrillo Boulevard any structure not designated as a landmark but deserv- to its intersection with Santa Barbara Street: ing of official recognition as having historic. architec- thence northwesterly along Santa Barbara archaeological. cultural or aesthetic Street to its intersection with the extension In co of structurece. o structure In considering a proposal fordshall of Garden Street: thence northwesterly of merit, the Committee shall apply the criteria pro. apply the ri along the extension of Garden Street to for landmarks in Section 2b.__ chapter. U.S. Highway 101: thence returning south - Nothing Nothing in this chapter shall ed so construed construed as to westerly along Garden and Santa Barbara of impose any regulations or controls upon any structure tr re Streets to the intersection of Santa Barbara by reason of such designation as a structure of merit. Street with EastCabrillo Boulevard: thence (Ord. §1.1977.) (O northeasterly along EastCabrillo Boulevard to its intersection with U.S. Highway 101: 22.22.100 El Pueblo Viejo Wdmark District. thence returning along Cabrillo Boulevard to its intersection with Castillo Street: thence (a) Purpose. The purpose of the El Pueblo Viejo northwesterly along Castillo Street to its Landmark District is topreserve andenhance the unique intersection with U.S. Highway 101: thence historic and architectural character of the central core retuming southeasterly along Castillo Street area of the City of Santa Barbara, which developed to its intersection with Cabrillo Boulevard: around the Royal Presidio. founded in 1782. and which thence returning northeasterly along West contains many of the City's important historic and Cabrillo Boulevard to its intersection with architectural landmarks. In addition to the preserva- Chapala Street: thence northwesterly along tion of those landmarks as provided in this chapter, that Chapala Chapala Street to its intersection with purpose is to be achieved by regulating the com- Carrillo Street: thence southwesterly along patibility of architectural styles used in theconstruction Carrillo Street to its intersection with U.S. of new structures and the exterior alteration of existing Highway 101: thence northeasterly along structures within a designated area, which includes the Carrillo Street to its intersection with scenic entrances to the central core area of the City, in Chapala Street: thence northwesterly along order to continue and perpetuate the City of Santa Chapala Street to its intersection with Sola Barbara's renowned tradition of Hispanic architecture. Street: thence northeasterly along Sofa (b) Designation. The following described area Street to its intersection with State Street: within theCityof Santa Barbara is hereby designated as thence northwesterly along State Street to a landmark district and shall be known as "El Pueblo its intersection with Mission Street: said Viejo': intersection being the point of beginning. 26 ,.4.) . 06V Part 11 Beginning at the intersection of Los Olivos Street and Laguna Street: thence southwest- erly along Los Olivos Street to its intersection with Garden Street: thence northwesterly along Garden Street to its intersection with the southerly prolongation ofa line bearing N. 03' 16'40"W. as shown in Assessor's Map Book 51. page I5. County of Santa Barbara. dated 1900: thence northerly along said line to its intersection with a line bearine N.29'11'W.: thence northwesterly alone said line to its intersection with the bou ndary line of the City of Santa Barbara: thence beginning northeasterly and continuing along said boundary line to its intersection with the northerly prolongation of Mission Ridge Road: thence southerly and westerly along Mission Ridge Road to a line bearing N.03' W., said line being the westerly line of Mission Ridge Road and the easterly boundary line of Parcel 19-071-10 shown in Assessor's Map Book 19, page07. County of Santa Barbara, dated 9/73: thence along a straight line southwesterly to the intersec- tion of Plaza Rubio and Emerson Avenue: thence southwesterly along Plaza Rubio to its intersection with Laguna Street: thence northeasterly along Laguna Street to its intersection with Los Olivos Street, said intersection being the point of beginning. The El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District shall include all properties located within the area described in this section, and all properties fronting on either side of any street or line forming the boundary of such area: except that the following areas shall be excluded: (1) Stearns Wharf: (2) areas located within the Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District: and (3) that area south of West Cabrillo Boulevard and to the west of a point one -hundred -and -fifty (150) feet east of an imaginary extension of Bath Street at its same course. (Ord. 4237, 1983: Ord. 4177. 1982: Ord. 4175. 1982: Ord. 3900 § 1, 1977: Ord. 3888. 1977.) 27 22.22.102 Map. The areas described in Section 22.22.100 are shown on the map(s) labeled "El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District". All notations, references and other informa- tion shown on said map(s) are incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof. In the e%ent of variance between the map and the written description contained in Section '-2.'_'_100, the written description shall prevail. (Ord. 4175. 1982: Ord. 3900 § I. 1977_) 22.22.104 Required .architectural Styles. (a) Examples. Any structu re hereafter constructed or altered as to its exterior appearance and located within El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District shall. as to its exterior architecture. be compatible with the Hispanic tradition as it has developed in the Ciry of Santa Barbara from the later 18th century to the present with emphasis on the early 19th century "California Adobe" and "Monterey Revival" roles. and the "Spanish Colonial Revival" style of the period from 1915 to 1930. Examples of these styles are: (1) Hill -Carrillo Adobe ("California Adobe"). (2) De la Guerra Adobe ("California Adobe'). (3) Covarrubias Adobe ("California Adobe"). (4) Mihran Studios ("Monterey Revival"). (5) Arlington Theatre ("Spanish Colonial Revival). (6) Santa Barbara County Courthouse ("Spanish Colonial Revival'). (7) El Pasco ("Spanish Colonial Revival'). (8) Lobero Theatre (-Spanish Colonial Recivall. (b) Non -conforming Landmarks and Structures of Merit excepted. A designated landmark or structure of merit located within El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District and not conforming to any of the architectural styles required in Sections 22,22.100(a) and 22.22.104(a) of this chapter may be altered on the exterior for the purpose of restoration of its original appearance. or to substantially aid its preservation orenhancement, in its particular architectural style with the prior written approval of the Committee and the ABR orCity Council under Section 22.22.170, (Ord. 4175. 1982: Ord. 3900 § L 1977.) t-IJ" 06�a 22.22.110 Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District. (a) Purpose. The purpose of the Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District is to preserve and enhance the historic and architectural character of the Brinkerhoff Avenue area of the City of Santa Barbara. which is a unique neighborhood of late 19th century and early 20th century structures. That purpose is to be achieved by regulating. within a designated area. the compatibility of architec- tural styles used in the construction of new structures. and the exterior alteration of existing structures in con- formance with their original, significant architectural qualities, in order to continue and perpetuate examples of this important era in Santa Barbara's history. (b) Designation. The following described area within the City ofSanta Barbara is hereby designated as a landmark district and shall be known as'"Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District': Assessors Parcel Nos. 37-122-09. 37-122-17, 37-123- 12. 37-123-13. 37-162-01 through 37-162-12, 37-163-01. 37-163-01 37-163-09 through 37-163-20.37-203-02 and 37-203-03 as shown on pages 12 (3/72). 16 (3/70) and 20 (L/D) in Assessor's Map Book 37 for the County of Santa Barbara. The Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District shall include all properties located within the above des- cribed area and those portions of streets fronting on those parcels as shown on the attached map labeled "Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District." (Ord. 4237. 1983: Ord. 4175, 1982: §22.22.110 as adopted by Ord. 3900 was renumbered to § 22.22.102 by Ord. 4175, 1982: Ord. 3900 § 1. 1977: Ord. 3888, 1977.) 22.22.112 Map. The area described in Section 22.22.110 is shown on the map labeled "Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark Dis- trict." All notations, references and other information shown on said map are incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof. (Ord. 4175, 1982). 22.22.114 Required Architectural Styles. (a) Examples. Any structure hereafter constructed or altered as to its exterior appearance and located within Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District shall, as to its exterior architecture, be compatible with the late 19th century and early 20th century tradition as it developed in the Santa Barbara area, with emphasis on the "Italianate," "Eastlake," "Colonial Revival," and "Queen Anne" styles. Examples of these styles are: (1) Hernster House.136 W. Cota Street ("Italian - ate") (2) Tallant House. 528 Brinkerhoff Avenue ("Eastlake" ["Stick"]) (3) Ross House, 514 Brinkerhoff Avenue ("Queen Anne/Colonial Revival") (4) 501 Chapala Street ('-Queen Anne') (b) Nonconforming Landmarks and Structuresof Merit Excepted. A designated landmark or structure of merit located within Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District and not conforming to any of the architectural styles required in Sections 22.22.110(a) and 22.22.114(a) of this chapter maybe altered on the exterior for the pur- pose of restoration of its original appearance, or to sub- stantially aid its preservation or enhancement, in its particular architectural style with the prior written approval of the Committee and the Architectural Board of Review or City Council under Section 22.22.170. (Ord. 4175, 1982). 22.22.130 El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District and Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District. (a) Approval for Construction, Demolition. Moving or Exterior Alteration. No structure or real property in El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District or Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District shall be constructed. demolished. moved or altered on its exterior without the approval of the Committee or City Council upon appeal. (b) Procedure. Any application for an approval or permit to construct demolish, move or alter the exterior of any structure or real property located within El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District or Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District, together with plans, elevations and site plans therefor, shall be referred to the Committee for review. A permit shall not be issued without the prior written approval of the Committee and ABR or City Council upon appeal. Any change of the exterior color of any structure shall be referred to the Committee for review. If a building permit is not required. there shall 28 J 063 not be any exterior alteration orchange ofexterior color unless there has been a final written approval of the Committee and .ABR where require& or the City Council upon appeal. The Committee and ABR or City Council on appeal shall not approve issuance of such permit unless the plans conform to the provisions of this chapter. Any application shall be considered and either approved or disapproved by the Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting for which an agenda has not been finalized after completion of any required environmental assessment. but may becontinued to the next regular meeting. Upon such approval or disap- proval by the Committee. such application shall then be considered and either approved or disapproved by ABR at its next regularly scheduled meeting for which an agenda has not been finalized at the time of such action by the Committee, but may be continued to the next regular meeting. In the absence of timely oral or written objection by the applicant. the Committee and ABR may continue consideration of an application to subsequent meetings. In the event an applicant objects to continuance by the ABR or Committee and if the ABR or Committee takes no action on the application. then the application shall be deemed approved. (c) Sign Permits. Signs which have been approved by the Sign Committee or the Committee or City Council upon appeal and for which a valid permit has been issued by the City shall not require a permit or approval under this section. Application for permits for signs to be erected or altered within El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District and Brinkerhoff Avenue Landmark District shall be considered by the Committee only upon an appeal filed pursuant to Section 22.70,050.9. (Ord.4175. 1982: Ord. 4111. 1981: Ord. 4101. 1981: Ord. 4029. 1979: Ord. 3900. § 1. 1977.) 22.22.135 Application Fee. Applications submitted pursuant to Section'_2.'_'_.130 shall be accompanied by an application fee in the amount established bv_ resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 3955 § 7. 1978.) 29 22.22.140 Publicly Owned Property. Any structure, natural feature. site or area owned or leased by any public entity and designated as a landmark or structure of merit, or located within anv landmark district. shall not be subject to the provisions of Sections 11.11.070, 22".080, 2222.104. 22 22.I 14. 2"2.130. 22.22.170 and 22.22.180 of this chapter. However. altera- tion, construction or relocation of any structure, natural feature. site or area owned or leased by the City and designated as a landmark or structure of merit or located within any landmark district, shall be reviewed by the Committee and ABR unless the City Council deems that said review would not be in the public interest. (Ord. 4175, 1982: Ord. 3900 § I. 1977.) 22.22.150 Preservation Easements. Easements restricting the use. alteration. relocation or demolition for the purpose of preservation of the facades or any other portions of designated landmarks or structures of merit may be acquired by the City through gift. devise or purchase. (Ord. 3900 § 1, 1977.) 22.22.170 Appeal to City Council. (a) PROCEDURE FOR APPEAL. Any action of the Committee under Section 22.22.050 may be appealed to the City Council by any interested person. Any action of the Committee and ABR taken under Sections 21_.21_.080 and 22.22.130 may be appealed to the City Council by any interested person. (1) Every appeal shall be in writing, shall state reasons for the appeal, and shall be tiled with the City Clerk within ten (10) days after the meetingat which the action was taken. (2) At its next regular meeting for which an agenda has not been finalized at the time the appeal is filed. the City Council shall set a date for a public hear- ing thereon, allowing sufficient time for all review bodies to complete their review before hearing the appeal. (3) Notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, and 06' by mail to any applicant involved in the appeal. to the appellant, and to the owner or owners of any property which is the subject of the appeal. In the event of an appeal under Section 22.22.050. notice shall also be given by mail to abutting property owner(s). (4) A public hearing on the appeal shall he held on the date designated, unless continued, at which an interested parry shall be provided a reasonable oppor- tunny to be heard. The Citv Council may take such action on the appeal as it deems appropriate. including the resolution of any inconsistent actions by the Committee and/or.ABR. The action of the City Council shall be final - (b) FEE FOR APPEAL. At the time of filing an appeal, the applicant shall pay a fee in the amount established by resolution ofthe City Council. (Ord. 3955 §8, 1978:Ord. 3900 § I, 1977.) 22.22.180 Enforcement -Penalties. The Department of Community Development, or such other agency of the City as may later be designated by the City Council, shall make all inspections of any 30 property which are reasonable and necessary for the enforcement of this chapter. Any person violatine or failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and. upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a tine of not more than five hundred dollars (5500.00), or by imprisonment fora period of not more than six (6) months. or by both such tine and imprisonment. Each and ecery dac such viola- tion continues shall constitute a separate offense. The City Attornev is hereby empowered to enforce this chapter by prosecuting violations thereof. he seekine injunctive relief. or by taking any other action deemed appropriate and necessary. (Ord. 3900 § 1, 1977.) 22.22.190 Severability. If any provisions of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is lt,ld invalid, the remainder of this chapter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. and to this end the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared severable. (Ord. 3900 § 1, 1977.) 065 Appendix B CITY OF SANTA BARBARA LANDMARKS Designated Under Municipal Code Chapter 22.22 City Council Resolution Landmark Name .Address and Date Number and Date Alameda Plaza Bandstand 100 Block E. Micheltorena 80-147. December 16, 1980 1888 Arlington Theatre 1317 State Street " 83-042, March 15. 1983 1930-1931 Arrellanes-Kirk Adobe 421 E. Figueroa Street 83-041, March 15. 1983 circa 1860 Botiller-Grand Adobe 1023 Bath Street 83-040. March 15, 1983 i 1844 i Buenaventura Pico Adobe 920 Anacapa Street ` 82.134. July 13. 1982 circa 1820 Cando Adobe 123 E. Canon Perdido St. • 82-129. July 13. 1982 1788 i County Courthouse Anacapa at Anapamu St. 82-136. July 13. 1982 j 1927.1929 Covarrubias Adobe 715 Santa Barbara Street 82-132, July 13. 1982 1817 De La Guerra Adobe 11 East De La Guerra St. 83-039, March 15. 1983 1819-1827 El Cuartel 122 East Canon Perdido St. 82-130, July 13. 1982 1788 El Paseo 813 Anacapa Street ' 83.039. March 15, 1983 23-25 E. De La Guerra St. 814 State Street 1923-1924.1928-1929, circa 1860 Portion of El Presidio East De La Guerra Street at ' 83-125, July 26. 1983 Office Building, including Presidio Avenue Miranda Adobe walls and "Guard House" replica Gonzales -Ramirez Adobe 835 Laguna Street 83-043. March 15. 1983 1825 Hill -Carrillo Adobe 11 East Carrillo Street 82-131. July 13. 1982 1825-1826 31 Previous Designation Ordinance Number and Date 3812. December 9. 1975 3530, May 30, 1972 3408, February 24. 1970 2758, March 9, 1960 2758. March 9, 1960 3812, December 9, 1975 2758, March 9. 1960 2758, March 9, 1960 2758, March 9. 1960 3812, December 9. 1975 2758. March 9, 1960 (Miranda portion) 2758. March 9, 1960 2758. March 9, 1960 4_ i 11 V V sm "Historic" Adobe 715 Santa Barbara Street 82-132, July 13, 1982 2758, March 9. 1960 circa 1830 Hunt-Stambach House 821 Coronel Street 83-048, March 15, 1983 3200, January 24. 1967 1873-1874 Jack Trough or Sycamore Canyon Road at 83-11_0. July 19, 1983 Courtney Fountain Stanwood Drive 19M Janssens/Orella/Birk 1029-1031 State Street 86-067, March 25. 1986 Building and former 1921. 1915 86-089. May 6, 1986 Mattei's Cutlery, Incl. interior adobe wall Judge Fernald Home 414 West Montecito Street 82-135, July 13, 1982 3089, December 21. 1965 1862 & 1880 Former Knights of 925 De La Vina Street 81-013. February 3, 1981 Columbus Hall (former 1874-1875 Saint Vincent's School Building) La Cumbre Junior 2255 Modoc Road 86-066, March 25, 1986 High School 1927-1928 Lobero Theatre 33 East Canon Perdido St. " 81-088. July 21, 1981 1924 Lugo Adobe and 112-116 E. De La Guerra St. " 81-089, July 21, 1981 2758, March 9. 1960 Meridian Studios Circa 1830, 1923, 1925 (Lugo portion) Mission Santa Barbara Upper Laguna Street 83-044. March 15. 1983 3361, March 25, 1969 1786 et seq. Moreton Bay Fig Tree Southwest Corner of 82-006. January 12. 1982 and Park Chapala and West Montecito Streets 1877 Mortimer Cook House 1407 Chapala Street " 82-007 & 82.009. 1872 January 12 & 19, 1982 Orefla Adobes 27-39 E. De La Guerra St. 83-045. March 15. 1983 2758. March 9, 1960 1849. 1858 C.C. Park Watering Trough E. Cabrillo Boulevard at 82-004, January 12, 1982 and Fountain Channel Drive 1911-1912 Refugio Cordero Adobe 906 Garden Street 83.046. March 15. 1983 2758, March 9. 1960 circa 1855 Rochin Adobe 820 Santa Barbara Street 82-133, July 13, 1982 2758. March 9. 1960 1856 Former Saint Mark's 2020 Chapala Street " 82-005. January 12. 1982 Episcopal Church 1875 32 Santa Barbara Junior 721 E. Cota Street High School 1932 Santiago De La Guerra 110 E. De La Guerra Street Adobe circa 1812 Hotel Savoy 409 State Street 9889 Southern Pacific 209 State Street Railroad Station 1905 Tree of Light Northwest corner of Chapala & Carrillo Streets circa 1878 Trussell-Winchester Adobe 414 West Montecito Street 1854 Upham Hotel and Annex 1404 De La Vina Street 1812, circa 1900 ` See Resolution for Boundary Information 85-041. March 26. 1985 83-047, March 15. 1983 78-140. November 21. 1978 80-037. April S. 1980 ` 77-178. December 6, 1977 82-135. July 13. 1982 ' 80-083. July I. 1980 33 2758. March 9, 1960 3089, December 21. 1965 Appendix C STRUCTURES OF MERIT DESIGNATED BY LANDMARKS COMMITTEE 0 CITY OF SANTA BARBARA Name Old Physicians Building Upper Hawley Block Sherman House Fithian Building Italianate house ' Knights of Columbus Hall Archambeault House Former First Baptist Church Buildings Normandy Apt. Hotel Bernascont house & barn Queen Anne house Franceschi House -Montarioso" Ambrose Mill & Lumber Building Fire Station No. 3 and former fire alarm headquarters Arlington Hotel garden arch Date 1920, 1927 1929-10 1887 1876 1896 1880s 1875 1884 1926+ 1910 ca.1888 ca.1888 1896 1905 1922 1929 ca.1911 Hotel de Riviera, pole sign. gardens 1915 Museum of Natural History (Portion) 1922 & later Former grocery store and restaurant ca. 1900 House ca.1880 Veterans Memorial Building 1927 Los Patios Apartments 1930 Address 1421 State Street 1227-1233 State Street 625 Chapala Street 629 State Street 139 W. Cola Street (moved from 418 Chapala St.) 925 De la Vina Street 1425 Chapala Street 33 W. Victoria Street and 1236 Chapala Street 27 E. Victoria Street 206 E. Victoria Street (formerly 1236 Santa Barbara St.) 501 Chapala Street 1510 Mission Ridge Rd. 520 E. Montecito Street 415 E. Sola Street SE cor. Chapala and Sola Streets 125 W. Carrillo St. 2559 Puesta del Sol Rd. 301 E. Canon Perdido St. 922 Castillo Street 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd. 1015-23 Orilla del Mar Dr. 34 Date of Designation May _26. 1977 January 26. 1978 January'_6. 1978 January 25.1979 February 22, 1979 June 28. 1979 June 28. 1979 Demolished Oct. 30, 1980 October 11. 1979 October 11, 1979 May 28. 1980 July 23, 1980 February 25. 1981 March 25. 1981 Demolished Sept. 22. 1982 June 3. 1981 September 23. 1981 September 23. 1981 December 9. 1981 June 9.1982 October 13. 1982 Demolished Feb. 10. 1983 January 26. 1983 February 9. 1983 Presidio Avenue and Garden. Front Presidio Avenue March 9, 1983 portion of El Presidio Office & 802 Anacapa Street Cafe Bldg. Duplex 1875-76 514-516 Chapala Street August 10. 1983 Workshop -residence ca. 1906 519'9 Fig Avenue August 10. 1983 Modoc Substation (Edison Co.) 1930 11 W, Mission Street August 10. 1983 Mihran Studio Building 1922 1 7-21 E. Carrillo Street .August 10. 1983 MacKellar Court 1916 1318-1324 Anacapa Street September 28. 1983 House ca. 1877 521 W. Montecito Street September -28. 1983 Demolished June 11, 1985 Little Town Club 1885. 1923 27 East Carrillo Street September 28. 1983 Hiscock House ca. 1885 IS30 Chapala Street November_3. 1983 Store Building 1884. 1925 428-434 State Street June 13. 1984 1904 Duplex 1904 122 W. Carrillo Street July 11, 1984 Former Seaside Oil Co. Building 1911 et seq 318-330 State Street July l I, 1984 & show rooms Recreation Center Gymnasium 1926 114 E. Carrillo Street December 12. 1984 Bernhard & Irene Hoffmann House 1922 2420 Garden Street December 12. 1984 Simpson -Davies House 1874-75 CI E. Arrellaga Street March 13. 1985 Oliver -Mistretta House 1913 19_0 Laguna Street August 14. 1985 Spencer House 1880-81 200 W. Victoria Street August 14, 1985 Former City Pumphouse 1931 511 W. Victoria Street November 13. 1985 Junipero Plaza. including gates, 1904-05 Junipero Plaza between March 12.1986 portals. hitching posts and blocks Garden and Laguna Streets Bungalow Triplet I 1913 Sol Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 House c1895 S02 Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 (120 W. Haley Street) House (rear) 1903 S06 Brinkerhoff .Avenue October 8. 1986 Bungalow c1915 507 Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1981. Perry House c1894 508-510 Brinkerhoff Ave. October 8. NS MacFarlane House 6894 Soo Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 House 1923 509a Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 Faulding House c1890 512 Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 Ross House 1904 514 Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 Bungalow c1900 5I s Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 House c1890 SI8Brinkerhoff Avenue August '_0.1986 Hawcroft House 1889 519 Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 Selover House 1888 523 Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 Higgins House 1908 524 Brinkerhoff Avenue - August 20. 1986 H. Tallant House 1887 528 Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 Robin House c1900 519 Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 E. Tallant House 1887 532 Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 Cook-Frisius House 1886-87 533 Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 Huffman House 1904 536 Brinkerhoff Avenue August 20. 1986 Former carpenter shop 1887-88 107 W. Cota Street August 20. 1986 35 ' ' A7,'9 Rees House 11 1906 112 W. Cota Street October 8. 1986 Rees House 1 1904 114 W. Cota Street October 22, 1986 Pierce -Abraham House 1895-96 124 W. Cota Street August 20, 1986 Hernster House 1883-84 136 W. Cota Street August 20. 1986 Thron House c.1906 110 W. Haley Street October 22, 1986 I. F. Smith House 1903 1 I I W. Haley Street October 22. 1986 Nellie Woods House 1904 114 W. Haley Street October 8, 1986 Bungalow Triplet II 1913 132 W. Haley Street August 20, 1986 • Bungalow Triplet Ili 1 1913 136 W. Haley Street October 22, 1986 Duplex 1915-16 508-510 De la Vina St. August 20, 1986 Savage Duplex 1924 514-516 De la Vina St. October 22, 1986 Cottage 1924 520 De la Vina Street August 20. 1986 Grant House 1902 1227 De la Vina Street May 27. 1987 Valdez House c.1871 1010 Anacapa Street May 27. 1987 Gates Building c.1905 707 Anacapa Street May 27, 1987 Soule, Murphy & Hastings Building 1924 116-116'/2 E. Sola Street October 14, 1987 F. De la Guerra Dibblee House 1909 326 E. Los Olivos Street December 9, 1987 36 074 Appendix D List of Historic, Specimen and Landmark Trees Historic Trees a. The"Moreton Bay Fig Tree"(Ficasmacrophylla). located at the intersection of Chapala and West Montecito Streets. b. The"Arlington Silk Oak"(Grevillea robusta). located at 1309 State Street. c. Four Large Olive Trees (Oleaeuropaea).located at the northeast corner of Garden and Los Olivos Streets, Appendix E Specimen Trees a. The "Indian Laurel Fig Tree" located at 100 East Constance Avenue. Landmark Trees list of Principal 19th Century Adobes, within the El Pueblo Viejo District: El Cuartel, 1788 122 East Canon Perdido Street Canedo Adobe, c. 1788 123 East Canon Perdido Street Santiago de la Guerra Adobe, c. 1812 110 East De la Guerra Street Covarrubias Adobe, 1817 715 Santa Barbara Street Casa de la Guerra, 1819.27 11-19 East De la Guerra Street Buenaventura Pico Adobe, c. 1820 920 Anacapa Street Historic Adobe, c. 1825 715 Santa Barbara Street 4 37 a. The -'Norfolk Island Pine Tree" located at 110 West Carrillo Street, commonly known as the "Tree of Light". b. The great "Moreton Bay Fig Tree ' - above. Gonzales -Ramirez Adobe, 1825 835 Laguna Street Hill -Carrillo Adobe, 1825-26 11 East Carrillo Street Lugo Adobe, c. 1830 114 East De la Guerra Street Gaspar Orena Adobes, 1849 and 1858 27-29 and 39 E. De la Guerra Street Rochin Adobe, 1856 820 Santa Barbara Street Cordero Adobe, c. 1855 906 Garden Street Appendix F List of Notable Arcades Santa Barbara City Hall De la Guerra Plaza FI Pasco's Anacapa arcade 813 Anacapa Street Former Santa Barbara Clinic Building 1421 State Street Appendix G Wells Fargo Bank 1036 Anacapa Street Railroad Station _'09 State Street National Guard Armory 700 East Canon Perdido Street Expanded List of Landscaping Materials Recommended For El Pueblo Viejo Botanical Name Common Name Eucalyptus species Eucalyptus E. citriodora E. ficifolia E. viminalis E.sideroxylon Rose, E. nicholi E. globulus "compact," E. cladocalyx E. leucoxylon E. polvanthemos E. torquata Olen europaea European Olive (the fruitless "Swan Hill- variety if fruit not desired) Erythrina species Coral trees Pittosporum species (Note: avoid use of Pittosporum tobira variegata) Jacaranda acutifolia Jacaranda TREES 38 Botanical Name Common Name Eirobotryajaponica Loquat Strelitzia nicholai Giant Bird of Olmediella betschleriana Paradise Costa Rican holly Citrus species Orange. lemon. (tree & shrub types) lime. grapefruit Hymenosporum flavum Sweet shade Musa species Banana Callistemon species Bottlebrush Myrica californica Pacific wax mvrile Lvonothamnus floribundus Catalina ironwood Geijera parviflora Australian willow Agonisllexuosa Australian juniper Pinus halepensis myrtle Aleppo pine Platanus acerifolia London plane tree Platanus racemosa California Arbutus unedo sycamore Strawberry tree Botanical Name Common Name Botanical Name Common Name Cupressus sempervirens Italian cypress Ceratonia siliqua St. Johns bread Quercus agrifolia Live oak or carob Quercus suber Cork oak Photinia arbutifolia Tovon Quercus ilex Hollv oak Schinus molle California pepper SchefFlera (Brassia) actinophylla Metrosideros tomentosa New Zealand Tupidanthus calyptratus Christmas tree Persea americans Avocado Prunus lyoni Catalina cherry Pinus patula Mexican pine Cupressus macrocarpa Monterey cypress Pinus canariensis Canary Island pine Cupressocvparis levlandi Leyland eypress Pinus pinea Italian stone pine Parkinsonia acukata Palo Verde Pinus to rreyana Torrey pine Nolina longifolia Nolina Fraxinus uhdei Shamel ash Nolina parryi Bear grass Ficus Borida Yucca australis Ficus species Yucca elephantipes (check ultimate adult size) Schinus terebinthifolius Brazilian pepper Ficus rubiginosa Rusty leaf fig - Umbellularia californica California bav Tristania conferta Brisbane box Laurus nobilis Grecian laurel Taxus baccata "stricta" Irish yew Alnus cordata Italian alder PALMS (Partial list of those commonly used) Botanical Name Common Name Botanical Name Common Name Chamaerops humilis Mediterranean fan palm Ilex altaclairensis "wilsoni" Wilson holly Archontophoenix King palm Koelreuteria paniculata Golden Rain Tree cunninghamiana Juniper (tree types, including columnar types) Washingtonia filifera California fan palm Fortunella margarita Kumquat Howea forsteriana Paradise palm Libocedrus decurrens Incense cedar Phoenix reclinata Senegal date palm (Calocedrus) Trachycarpus excelsa Windmill palm Magnolia species Chamaedorea species (especially M. grandiflora Cocos australis Brazilian buttia and M. soulangiana) Erythea edulis Guadalupe palm Maytenus boaria Mavten tree Erythea armata Blue erythea Cordyline species Dracaena Arecastrum Cocos palm Leptospermum laevigatum Australian tea tree romanzoffianum Pinus radiata Monterey pine Washingtonia robusta Mexican fan palm Dracaena species Phoenix canariensis Canary Island date palm (end of Palms) 39 (NOTE: Monterey pine has cultural difficulties in some areas of Santa Barbara. Refer to Agricultural Extension Service publication dated August 3. 1972.) SHRUBS (NOTE: Some of the following shrubs can be made into small trees quite effectively. Check dwarf and medium height cultivar, as well as full size shrub). Botanical Name Hibiscus species Chrysanthemum frutescens Lavandula officinalis Vinca rosea Lantana species Leptospermum laevigatum (Reeves) Sedum species (some are ground covers) Duranta repens Spartium junceum Nerium oleander Tibouchina semidecandra Echium fastuosum Teucrium fruticans Cercis occidentalis Rosa species, particularly old fashioned types Viburnum tinus robusmm Cassia tomentosa Choisya ternata Arctostaphylos species (especially improved cultivars) Romneya coulteri Millia biflora Aloe species Punica granamm varieties (from 12' shrublets to full Common Name Hibiscus Marguerite daisv English lavender :Madagascar periwinkle Lantana Dwarf Australian tea tree Sedum Sky Flower Spanish broom Oleander Princess flower Pride of Madeira Germander Western redbud Laurestinus Wooly senna Mexican mock orange Manzanita Matilija poppy Mexican star Aloe Pomegranate size) Rhos ovata Sugar bush (also refer to other Rhos species) Strelitzia reginae Bird of Paradise Buxus n»crophyllajaponica Japanese boxwood (use in hedges and topiary is encouraged) Pelargonium species Ivy geranium Centaurea ragusina Dusty miller Polystichum munitum Sword fern 0 Botanical Name Woodwardia species Calliandra species Kniphoffia uvaria Cestrum nocturnum Agapanthus species Carissa cultivars Camellia varieties Acanthus mollis Ilex aquifolium cultivars Ceanothus species Brunfelsia calycina pionbunda Alsophia australis Agave species (especially Agave attenuata) Begonia sempertlorens Maraca species Myrtus communis compacta Juniper species (with special attention to new cultivars) Bamburanta species Ilex cornuta cultivars Tecomaria capensis Ligustrum species (especially as hedge or topiary) Thuja species Raphiolepis species (particularly 'snow white') Statice sinuata Iris species Mafionia aquifolium cultivars Podocarpus'maki' Cactus Doryanthus Palmeri Common Name Chair fern Powder puff Redhot poker Night blooming jasmine Bellflower Natal plum Camellia Acanthus English holly Ceanothus Yesterday, today and tomorrow Australian tree fern Agave Begonia Moraea iris Common myrtle Juniper Bamburanta Chinese holly Cape honeysuckle Privet Arborvitae Hawthorn Everlasting flower Iris Oregon grape Shrubby yew pine spearlily Botanical Name Parthenocissus tricuspidata veitchi Antignon leptopus Doxantha unguis - cati Cissus capensis Vitis species Monstera deliciosa Pasitlora species Beaumontia grandiflora Bougainvillea cultivars Stigmaphyllon species Distictis IactiFlora Rivers Botanical Name Hedera helix (cultivars) Portulaca grandiflora Rosemarinus officinalis Sedum species Crassula multicava Ophiopogonjaponicus Turf species Ajuga reptans Vinca minor and V. major Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Aehillea tomentosa aurea VINES Common Name Dwarf Boston ivy Rosa de Montana Cats claw or trumpet vine Evergreen grape Grape vine Split leaf philodendron Passion flower vine Easter lily vine Bougainvillea Orchid vine Royal trumpet vine Pandorea jasminoires Rosa species (especially Rosa banksiae Banks rose) Hibbertia volubilis Cissus species Clytostoma callistegioides Bignonia cherere Ficus repens minima Wisteria species Jasminum species Hedera species GROUNDCOVER Common Name English Ivy Lysimachia nummularia Moss rose Anthemis nobilis Rosemary Fragaria ehiloensis Sedum Iberis sempervirens Crassula Liriope species Mondo grass Armeria maritima vulgaris Turf Juniper species (especially Carpet bugle J. wiltoni) Periwinkle Baccharis pilularis (and Bear berry "Twin Peaks") Wooly yarrow 41 Bower vine Climbing rose Guinea gold vine Cissus Violet trumpet vine Mexican trumpet vine Creeping fig Wisteria Jasmine Ivy Moneywort Chamomile Strawberry Candytuft Lily turf Sea pink Juniper Coyote bush 07r USE Appendix H Expanded List Of Details and Points Of Consideration For Buildings and Landscaping in El Pueblo Viejo. 1. General Considerations: 4 stone, tile or other compatible material, a. Within the district those architectural forms realized in appropriate historical patterns. which have evolved out of the Hispanic/ d. T}pical sense -stimulating elements that are Mediterranean tradition will be utilized to found in Spain and Mexico such as the sound maintain and enhance the unique architec- of waterin afountain and the scentot (lower, tural character and special sense of place should be encouraged. This amelioration of which the City of Santa Barbara enjoys. the cityscape is necessary to achieve a total b. In order for the above to be realized, urban Hispanic atmosphere. form, architecture and landscape architec- ture should be created which will convey a sense of unity of the old with the new, and at 3. General Design Considerations: the same time encouragement will be given to creative interpretations of Santa Barbara's a. Thebuildinus are to be designed so thattheir Hispanic architectural tradition. surfacesconveya visual suggestion of masonn c. Those elements of Hispanic designs should construction. be cultivated which will be recognized by the b. The volumes whichcomposea buildingshall citizens of Santa Barbara and visitors to bebroken up subtly into smaller units so as to the City. better relate to the physical scale of Santa Barbara. 2. General Site Considerations: c. The surfaces of the buildings should he dominated by light colored stucco. articulated a. Planning concepts should harmonize with by deep recessed openings, by a judicious use Hispanic architectural design as to size. bulk of such traditional features as balconies. and scale. The placement of buildings on decorative moldings, cornices, columns. piers. site, street configurations. and pedestrian pilasters. light fixtures, awnings. decorative spaces should reflect a traditional Hispanic tile, accent colors and signing: also by the form. This form can either be classical and patterns and color of adjacent foliage. symmetrical. for grand spaces, or small, d. Roof forms should relate primaniv to build - irregular and asymmetrical, for intimate ing forms- to the stucco surfaces and related spaces. Grand spaces would be limited in walls,andmake apositive contribution tothe Santa Barbara because of the size of the city, roofscape of the City. Fire retardant wood b. Hispanic urban elements such as paseos, shingles may be employed in examples courtyards. plazas, and sidewalk arcades inspired by California's Monterev tradition. should be incorporated in projects wherever Rooftop mechanical equipment should be possible. screened from view in a traditional manner. c. Attheground level, walkways, driveways. Red Mission cap and pan the roofs. and and other horizontal surfaces should be of brick. traditional cornices and entablatures are the preferred solutions for roof forms. 42 4. Specific Design Elements: a. Volumes: *A dominance of carefully scaled unin- terrupted stucco surfaces. with traditional projections and recessions. b. wall Surfaces: • To convey a structure of stone. brick or adobe through suggestion of thickness (mass). • Stucco is the preferred surface cover: adobe and stone (in whole or part) are also en- couraged where such surface material is compatible with the design of the building. • Stucco surfaces are to be treated in a flat manner to create a relatively smooth tactile surface. suggestive of a masonry_ structure behind. • Wood surfaces in the form of shiplap or board and batten may be employed in those designs relating to California's Monterey tradition. 43 Former Wdreal tns durldmg, 1026 WI Ompaia Sneer - Ld%urd% d Plunken 7rlingran 7hwrm 19 (I 31 1317 Sane Street - EdM ords d P6mkm 07$ C. Colors. • Colors for wall surfaces should not be harsh, glaring, or bright. The traditional colors of the City are white and ivory. • Trim colors should be dark. Santa Barbara Blue is a traditional color for window and door details. • Ironwork should be treated in one of three traditional manners: hot wax technique. lin- seed oil technique, or painted a traditional color. d. Roofs. • Form: simple low pitched gable and shed roofs are preferred; hipped roofs should be used only when they are related to the architectural character of the building: for example. Tuscan.Spanish Renaissance, or in versions of the Monterey style. • Flat roofs and parapets should be used only in those cases where they are a logical out- come of the building's traditional architec- tural style: flat roofs with parapets should not be employed in those instances when they will be visible, either from adjacent buildings or from a distance. Normally, the roofing material is to be terra Gotta in color. • All flat roofs should be surrounded by a parapet which is suitably articulated by a traditional cornice and low entablature: such parapets shall be of a height which will hide any rooftop equipment. IRI -tA Segovia Budding 198485 1313 De la Vina Sneer - Sharpe, Mahan & Assoc. Cowrrubms Adobe, 1817 715 Sunni Barbara Surer ! • Where Mission tile is used on gable, shed ( and hipped roofs. there shall be a double + starter row employed at the eave ends, and the tile wrapped in a traditional fashion around the rake gable end of the building (after doubling up): overhangs on the eave ends are to he articulated by appropriately scaled beam ends. Field tiles are to be laid in random or scancred fashion. A "ood shineles may be employed on those designs derived from the Monterey Revival tradition. • Projecting cupolas. towers, and varied chimney forms are encouraged: in many cases such roof projections can be used to house ventilation and other heating and cooling equipment. • When solarcollectors are used. they should be either integrated into the roof surface. placed behind projecting parapets, or fully enclosed into roof wells. El Cosrdlo Building. 1926 10 E Comllo Street- We the. Blaine d, Olsen 45 bnhet Budding, 1980.81 (oeginol demolished o¢ade 1926r ,ManOshnme Craig 6 Ralph 9rmnagel _--' E Comllo Street - Edwards -Ronan Lahem 7heorre 1924 33 E Canon Perdido Street - George Washington Smith .t/ K v ar Borhin Budding (now La Plaaua Bmldmg). 1925 26 remodel 746 State Shen - Lionel N. Jones ME e. Ground Surfaces •The surfaces should be broken up into appropriately scaled geometric patterns which are related to the design of the build- ing. to the general area within which the building is located and to plantings. • Brick. tile and stone are the preferred sur- face materials. Where concrete is used. it should he appropriately colored, textured. and designed in traditional geometric patterns. • Large uninterrupted paved horizontal sur- faces should he broken up so as to be closely coordinated with the design of adjacent structures. W Little Tohn Club. 1923-24 remodel 27 E Camllo .Sneer - George Wnshmgton S.ah El Centro Building, 1929 21-27 E. Canon Perdido Street - Edxads. Plunkett & H~11 f. Openings —windows and doom. • Openings are to be placed as they would occur in traditional masonry buildings. • Openings are to be designed to suggest the thickness of traditional masonry wall surfaces. • Doors and windows which occur in the openings are to he recessed away from the outer wall surfaces. -The material used for door and window Games. and for the door and window mul- lions. are to be designed. painted or stained and of wood. or to be of traditional steel (iron). Aluminum is not allowed. • Glass areas should be broken up by mul- lions so thattheir scale incompatible with the buildine. • The use of openable windows is encou raged: they should be either of casement or double hung design. • Windows may be covered externally with appropriately designed metal grilles. or by masonry grilles integral to the surface of the building. 47 'Casa Santa Cruz Hoffmann House. 1922 2420 Garden Street - lames Osborne Craig Crawford Building. 1936 919 Chapala Street - Soule & .Murphy 0 SA g. .a.eneg: • Full arches of appropriate scale are preferred' to segmented or pointed arches. • Generally, the archlesl should spring from _ traditionally detailed columns. piers or �.>\ pilasters. • The arches and their supports should con vev appropriate depth. • Careful consideration should be given to the wall surface ahove the arch. o that suf- ticient wall surface is present between the key of the arch and the nest architectural element above. 48 Office Budding, 1930 15 W C am11a Street - Ed --Id, & Plunkett Count Smung Bank Building, 1887; 1926, 1982 remodel 1200- 1104 Smre Street - Donald E Pedersen t19x]r 1..4- ,. 08J h. Lintels: • Lintels are traditionally of stone or wood: where other materials are emploved such as reinforced concrete- a suggestion should be made that the material is either stone or wood. Such suggestion can be conveyed by imprinting the grain of wood or the tactile quality otcut stone into the surtace ofconcrete and then staining the member. • The lintel should generally he declared as a separate member from the surrounding wall surface. • Lintels should be supported by projecting brackets. pilasters. piers or columns. • The thickness of the lintel should he com- patible with the suggestion of masonry "all surface it is supporting. 49 BMh. EIOa IO , Dillon d Co.. 1127 930 Store s Ief - Eduard,_ Planken d Hane11 Sludio Building, 1928 215 E Canon Rrdida Street - Soule. Murphy Q Hasnngs 084 Former Sanm Rmhara Omm Rvdrlmg, lv]u 111 1421 Stare .Swett-Carlrrnn 11 .111/11n ;Gilson R,,,,denre, 19_5 Hap, Raneh-Orurye 43,hmgmn Smith iQ i. COlumns, Piers u,d Pilasters: • These elements should be scaled and treated in a traditional design manner. • The relation of the diameter of the column. its ectasis. and its height, its base and capital is of utmost importance. *The bases, capitals and imposed blocks should be designed so as to he companhle to the column. pier or pilaster. diameter and heights. and to the adjacent entablature. cornices and other architectural elements. El Pas, 'Sneer m Spam ). 19,2 19 E. De is Onmo Sneer - James Osborne C,,,g 1. ,_ 085 I Cornices and Entablatures: • Cornices and entablatures should he scaled to the surfaces and other architectural details of the structure. • The contourof cornices and/or entablatures should be designed so that the height and width of projection will form a harmonious traditional element within the total design of the building. Labera Theatre. 1924 33 E Canon PeWido Stree - Geoge nb,hingron Smnh 51 91111,01n Theatre. 1930d1 1317 State Street - Edwards & PLmkea Foomer morke & sporting goods building, 1926 1025 Chapala Street - Edwards Munkm & Howell Santo Barbara On Hall, 1913 De la Guerra Plaza - Sauter & Lockard .Arlington Theatre. 193431 1317 State Street - Edwards & Plunkett 52 k Arcades and LoWas: • These architectural elements are (whenever possible) to be used as utilitarian features. providing cover for entrances, and providing semi -out-of-doors corridors or passageways. • Since arcades and loggias are a major architectural element, they should be played off against broad expanses of plain surfaces. • Careful studv should be made of the tradi- tional ratio of proportions between the columns. the diameter and height of the columns, and the width of the arch. L Esterior Staircases. • These should be compatible with the archi- tectural character of the design: i.e.. stucco balustrades and stone. brick or tile treads and risers for designs inspired by Andalusian examples: wood railings and wood risers and treads for designs which are an outgrowth of the Monterey Revival tradition. • Purely Spanish exterior staircases visually read as a volume integral to the building. • Monterey Revival exterior staircases visually read as an attached thin. linear and highiv contrasting architectural element. 53 Former Sehauer Prinnng Co.Building. 19 ) 1126 Anatapa Street - Edwards & Plunkm Hunsrable double house. 1936. 1939 '1' & 216 'aroma Avenue - E. E. Hunnaole 1�s {. o 4 .411mgron Theo,,, 193(y]1 1317 Fate.Srree - Edwards & Plunkea Furore/ L'r S Furniture Stare. 1925-26. 1978 10.18 E Figaeroo Street - A.C. Sanders: Edwards. ft rikeu d Howell 54 m. Meta( Warts • Metal grilles over windows and doors. as railings. as roof brackets. as awning supports should employ the traditional design play between the rectangular and curvilinear. • All metal work, whether wrought or other- wise. should be designed with individual members of appropriate thickness. • Aluminum, anodized or otherwise, is not allowed. rt. Awnings. *Canvas awnings should generally be de- signed in the traditional form of a simple angled surface. preferably open on the sides with a plain or decorative valance. • Metal supports with spear points are en- couraged. • Horizontally segmented curved awnings and domed awnings are to be avoided. Curved awnings may be used in those instances where they are appropriate to an arched opening: when used in conjunction with an arched opening, the awning should be placed within the arch so that the form and depth of the arch is still visually apparent. 55 El Cent Budding. 1929 11-27 E Canon Perdido Streit - Ed.ards. PIuOm du Howell Appendix I Further readings, with particular emphasis on illustrations: Andree. Herb. and Noel Young. Photographs by Wavne McCall. Foreword by David Gebhard. Santa Barbara Architecture From Spanish Colonial to Modern. (Santa Barbara. 1975: and 1980.) Bissell. Ervanna Bowen Glimpses of Santa Barbara and Alontecao Gardens. (Santa Barbara. 1926) Conard. Rebecca, and Nelson. Christopher H. Santa Barbara, .4 Guide to El Pueblo Viejo, (Santa Barbara, 1986) Cullimore. Clarence Santa Barbara Adobes. (Santa Barbara. 1948) Gebhard. David and Winter. Robert A Guide to ArchBecture in Los.angeles and Southern California. (Salt Lake City. 1977) 56 Gebhard. David George Washington Smith: The Spanish Colonial Reriial in California. [Santa Barbara. 1964) Santa Barbara - The Creation of a :vew Spam in America. (Santa Barbara. 1982) Hannaford. Donald P. Spanish Colonial or Adohe Architecture in Cali_lornia. 1800-1850. (New York. 1931) Newcomb, Rexford The Old Missions and Historic Houses of California. (Philadelphia. 1925) Staats. H. Philip Californian Architecture in Santa Barbara. (New York. 1929) PUBLICATION BACKGROUND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Landmarks Committee began its work on archi- tectural guidelines for the El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District in late 1976, during the period that the revised Historic Structures Ordinance was being considered by the City Council. In 1978 a draft was prepared, and com- ments were sought from the local architectural com- munity and from the City Architectural Board of Review. Ajoint subcommittee made up of David Gebhard and Richard Achev from the Landmarks Committee and Peter Edwards and Edwin Lenvik from the Architec- tural Board of Review was appointed to further discuss the draft guidelines. A public meeting on the guidelines was held in November, 1979. The following year the Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects submitted suggestions for the guidelines subcommittee, and these were incorporated into the draft. On September9. 1981. the Landmarks Committee endorsed the final draft and transmitted it to City Council and to other interested parties. The City Council endorsed the guidelines for use in the Landmarks Committee review process on January 12. 1982. The document received wide use. although not yet in book form. In 1987 the Committee's �7 updated procedures were placed in a separate document and this guidelines publication was printed. Present and former City Planning Division Smff members who assisted with the El Pueblo Viejo guide- lines included Bruce N. Thompson. Mary Louise Darys. Thomas R. Giordano. Michael T. Montoya. Richard A. Olicer.James M . Perry. Lawrence Auchstetter.Terily on Langsev. Steve Walker, V.R. de la Cruz. and David Davis. Persons who contributed their expertise to the material in this document over the ten-year time period included David Gebhard. Thomas Giordano. James E. Morris. Edward Comport, Peter Edwards. Richard .Achev, Edwin Lenvik, Robert Ingle Hoyt. Louise Boucher. William B. Dewey. Robert E. Johnson. Betty Gordon. Stephen Metsch, Anthony O. Days, Frederick Usher. Henry Lenny,Anthony Fisher. John Woodward, William Mahan. and Donald Sharpe. The Santa Barbara City Landmarks Committee expresses its appreciation to the City Council. to the Community Development Department —David Davis. current director. Robert M. Tague. former director, and to all who encouraged the publication of these guidelines. MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California November 3, 1993 I. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. A. Vice Chairman Campbell brought the meeting to order at 5:32 P.M. and Boardmember Rice led the flag salute. II. ROLL CALL A. Present: Boardmembers Fred Rice, David Harbison, Randall Wright, Paul Anderson, Planning Commissioner Adolph, and Vice Chairman Campbell. Boardmembers Wright/Anderson moved to excuse Chairman Curtis. Unanimously approved. B. Staff present: Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand-Cherry, and Department Secretary Betty Sawyer. Boardmember Wright moved to reorganize the agenda to place Business Item F first on the agenda. Boardmember Harbison seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. III. BUSINESS SESSION A. Tract 23269; a request of Mr. Jim Crowell, Century Crowell Communities (a.k.a. Century Homes) for approval of architectural plans for Phase VII of the La Quinta Highlands tract - La Quinta Del Rey. 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa informed the Board that the applicant had requested that the item be withdrawn from the agenda due to the City Council action on November 2, 1993, enacting Interim R-1 Ordinance. Notices would be mailed out to the property owners when the item was placed back on the agenda. B. Sign Application 93-228; a request of Bernardo Gouthier for approval of a sign for his La Quinta Sculpture School and Park. DRB11-3 1 Design Review Board Minutes November 3, 1993 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand-Cherry presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department and informed the Board of the revised conditions. 2. Commissioner Adolph asked staff if the sign was already installed. Staff stated it was installed but covered. 3. Boardmember Rice stated his dislike of the sign as there was too much area between the lines of the letters. The La Quinta needed to be brought down closer with less space between the lines. 4. Mr. Gouthier addressed the Board regarding the sign stating it was a temporary sign for one year and the sample submitted for approval was not a true picture of the sign. Members discussed with Mr. Gouthier the reasons for the sign being installed before approval had been granted. 5. Boardmember Wright asked why the applicant was not installing a permanent sign. Mr. Gouthier stated that the existing sign was in the street easement and would have to be torn down when the street is widened. He further stated he planned on having a competition between the artists to design a permanent sign for the project. Discussion followed regarding the permanent sign size and location. 6. Commissioner Adolph asked what would happen to the monument base that is existing. Mr. Gouthier stated it would be removed along with the trees and fence when the road was widened. 7. Following discussion, it was moved and seconded by Boardmembers Rice/Anderson to conditionally approval of Sign Application 93-228, based on the majority of the Board's approval of a polaroid picture of the sign being brought to City Hall for review. Unanimously approved. C. Conditional Use Permit 93-007 Amendment #1; a request of McDonalds Corporation for approval of an amendment to the Conditions of Approval for a conditional use permit which allows construction and operation of a fast food restaurant with a drive-thru lane. 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. DRB11-3 Design Review Board Minutes November 3, 1993 DRB11-3 2. Boardmember Rice asked staff why the wall should be deleted. Staff stated the applicant's reasons. 3. Boardmember Anderson asked if a wall was originally conditioned. Staff stated the wall was required because it was a more permanent form of screening. 4. Boardmember Anderson asked how the playground came to be enclosed. Staff stated it was now enclosed with a wall and glass, but the primary purpose of the screen wall originally was to screen the cars in the drive- thru not the playground. 5. Commissioner Adolph stated the meandering sidewalk was not drawn to scale on the plans and he was confused as to how the applicant would have enough room to plant any landscaping and keep a berm. He felt a retaining wall would be needed. 6. Mr. Rob Jenkins, representing McDonalds, addressed the reasons he was requesting the elimination of the wall requirement. 7. Boardmember Anderson agreed that the wall would become a graffiti problem. He stated the screening of the playground was not a problem, but rather the screening of the cars needed to be addressed. He felt berming with tall landscaping could be a solution but there would be a problem between the property line and the sidewalk. Discussion followed regarding the location and slope of the berm. 8. Boardmember Harbison suggested a ground cover that doesn't need to be sprinkled. 9. Commissioner Adolph suggested the applicant build up the curb to hold back erosion. He informed the applicant that when the application came before the Planning Commission he should have cross sections and dimensions on his plans. 10. Boardmember Campbell asked why the applicant felt this wall would be any more of a target for graffiti than any other wall. The applicant stated this wall would be the largest expanse of any of the walls in the center. Discussion followed relative to graffiti problems. 11. Boardmember Wright asked why the playground was moved indoors and when was it approved and by whom. Staff stated this City Council had approved the plans. Discussion followed. 3 i 4.6o 095- Design Review Board Minutes November 3, 1993 12. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Boardmembers Anderson/Harbison to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit 93-007, Amendment #1, to the Planning Commission as recommended and conditioned by staff. Unanimously approved. Chairman Curtis joined the group and assumed the chair. D. Plot Plan 93-512; a request of TD Desert Development (Chuck Strother) for approval of preliminary landscaping plans, gated entrance, and administration building on 48th Avenue. 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Chairman Curtis asked if a wall would be required if the noise study showed that only the administration building needed it. Staff stated they would need to check with the General Plan but believed that only the administration building would be required to be walled. DRB11-3 3. Mr. Chuck Strother, applicant, stated that irregardless of the noise study the administration building would be walled. He further stated he had no objections to Conditions #2-8, but was confused about Condition #1. He went on to explain that he did not intend to use Date Palms in the medians but rather Eucalyptus. He felt the median would be a transition to the landscaping of the desert look to the orchard feeling. 4. Boardmember Anderson stated his approval of the look and thought it was well thought out. 5. Boardmember Harbison stated he felt the palms were a great entry statement. 6. Boardmember Anderson asked if the Eucalyptus would be a problem with the roof system. Mr. Strother stated this was a different variety that was cleaner with less maintenance. 7. Boardmember Harbison explained the maintenance problem with most Eucalyptus was how the tree was irrigated. Discussion followed regarding the different varieties of Eucalyptus. 4 ,. ,.tJ I, 0 91' Design Review Board Minutes November 3, 1993 8. Chairman Curtis stated his concern that the trees would be too wide and would spill over into the travelway and trimming could be a problem and cause additional maintenance for the City crews. Mr. Strother stated that the Date trees were a bigger maintenance problem. 9. Boardmember Harbison stated his concern that the Eucalyptus might get too tall for the median and recommended a different variety. He further suggested that the double rows be spaced out with a more zig-zag planting. 10. Staff stated the center medians will have to be approved by the Engineering Department and the City landscape architect consultant. 11. Boardmember Wright asked if the lunchroom and restroom doors had been addressed. Mr. Strother stated they would be revised on the plans to separate them. 12. Commissioner Adolph asked about the grey ductwork and if the power poles on Washington Street would be installed underground. Mr. Strother stated he was waiting for the utility company to do so. Commissioner Adolph asked if the power poles on 48th Avenue had been removed yet. Mr. Strother stated the high voltage poles from Adams to Jefferson are the only ones to remain. 13. Commissioner Adolph asked if the 12-foot high light pole in the parking area conformed to the Dark Sky Ordinance and whether the applicant could lower the lights. Mr. Strother stated he had no objection with substituting with low bollard -type lights. 14. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Boardmembers Anderson/Rice to recommend approval of Plot Plan 93- 512, subject to staffs recommendations. Unanimously approved. E. Plot Plan 93-511; a request of TD Desert Development (Chuck Strother) for approval of plans for a maintenance building for Rancho La Quinta project. DRB11-3 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 5 Design Review Board Minutes November 3, 1993 DRB11-3 2. Board Member Rice expressed his disapproval of the buildings being located so closely to the Boys and Girls Club building. Mr. Strother, applicant, explained that the buildings would be screened from view. He further explained that this location was chosen because of the existing trees and the off street entrance for the workers. He stated there would be a solid wall of trees on the west side that would reach 14-feet high and would help to screen the buildings. Mr. Strother went on to explain the changes that had already been made to ensure the buildings would not be seen from the school site. Discussion followed regarding the distance and landscaping of the wall on the Park Avenue side. 3. Board Member Wright asked for clarification of the continuous ridge and whether it would have a vent. 4. Chairman Curtis stated that something would need to be done to soften the wall and to prevent graffiti. It was suggested that "Cats Claw" be planted. 5. Board Member Rice stated he appreciated all the changes the applicant had made to soften and hide the buildings, but he still felt the buildings should be moved to a different location. 6. Board Member Anderson stated he felt that with the changes and landscaping, the buildings would be virtually hidden from site. He then asked what the City planned for the property to the west. Staff stated it would be landscaped at some future time. 7. Board Member Harbison stated that the landscaping on the wall on the west side would need to a rapid growing plant such as the "Cats Claw". 8. Planning Commissioner Adolph asked if the building had double insulated walls to help reduce the noise. Mr. Strother stated both buildings were double insulated. Commissioner Adolph asked if the vents were rotary and where the odors would go. Discussion followed regarding the use of the buildings and the amount of noise that would be generated as well as the type of fertilizers to be stored. Mr. Strother stated that if any odors were generated by the fertilizers they would see that they are taken care of. 9. Commissioner Adolph asked about the gasoline pumps. Mr. Strother stated they were above ground and would be EPA approved. 09-1 Design Review Board Minutes November 3, 1993 10. Board Member Harbison stated that another site would be needed to store green waste. Mr. Strother stated there were plans for a compost site under one of the fairways. 11. Board Member Wright asked if the doors on the maintenance building were opening to the east or west. Mr. Strother stated they opened both directions. Board Member Wright asked if there would be a problem with noise during school hours. Mr. Strother stated he did not believe there would be an issue with noise but he really hadn't addressed the issue. Board Member Wright suggested that the doors be insulated in case there was a problem the doors could be closed to cut down the noise. 12. Board Member Wright asked what type of cooling would be used. Mr. Strother stated they would be using slab mounted evaporator coolers. Board Member Wright suggested that evaporator coolers be placed in the fertilizer building as well. Mr. Strother stated he could do that. 13. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Board Members Harbison/Campbell to recommend approval of Plot Plan 93-511 to the Planning Commission subject to staff conditions. It was further recommended that staff investigate the status of the City property to help mitigate the aesthetics on the west side and that a rapid growing landscape material be planted to cover the wall. The motion was approved on a 6-1 vote with Board Member Rice voting NO. F. Plans submittal requirements and developer handouts 1. Staff informed the Board that they would incorporate into the handout, where appropriate, where the Design Review Board would fit into the application process. This revision would be brought back to the Board for their review and comment. 2. Staff further stated that at their next meeting the Board would be reviewing architectural guidelines. Board Member Anderson asked if staff would contact the cities of Santa Barbara and Pueblo Viejo District and obtain copies of their guidelines/standards. Board Member Wright asked that the City of Irvine be contacted as well. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Chairman Curtis asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of October 6, 1993. There being no additions or corrections, Boardmembers Campbell/Harbison moved and seconded a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. DRB11-3 7 Design Review Board Minutes November 3, 1993 VI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved and seconded by Boardmembers Anderson/Rice to adjourn to a regular meeting of the Design Review Board on December 6, 1993, at 5:30 P.M. This meeting of the La Quinta Design Review Board was adjourned at 7:25 P.M., November 3, 1993. DRB11-3 8 ' J00 MINUTES DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California December 1, 1993 I. CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. A. Chairman Curtis brought the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. and Planning Commissioner Marrs led the flag salute. II. ROLL CALL A. Present: Boardmembers Fred Rice, David Harbison, Randall Wright, D. James Campbell, Planning Commissioner Marrs, and Chairman Curtis. B. Chairman Curtis moved to excuse Boardmember Anderson and Boardmember Campbell seconded the motion. It carried unanimously. C. Staff present: Planning and Development Director Jerry Herman, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Department Secretary Betty Sawyer. III. BUSINESS SESSION A. Staff informed the Board that a request had been received from Century Homes for a special meeting of the Design Review Board on December 15, 1993, to consider their request for unit approval. DRB12-1 1. Boardmember Wright asked if the moratorium would be off by them. Staff explained the Interim Ordinance process and the length of time it would be in effect. 2. Chairman Curtis asked if this request was mute due to the Interim Ordinance. Staff stated the request complied with the ordinance. 3. Boardmember Wright asked if this was for Phase VII. Staff stated it was. Discussion followed regarding how the project was in compliance with the request. 1 101 Design Review Board Minutes December 1, 1993 4. Chairman Curtis asked why the need for a special meeting. Staff stated the applicant felt it would harm his project to wait the additional month for approval. 5. There being no further questions, Boardmembers Rice/Harbison moved and seconded a motion to hold a special meeting on December 15, 1993. The motion passed 4-1-1, with. Boardmember Wright voting NO, and Planning Commissioner Marrs abstaining. B. Staff informed the Board that the owner of the restaurant within the Palm Royale Country Club was in attendance to request to be put on the agenda to have a review of his sign. 1. Chairman Curtis asked for staffs recommendation. Staff stated they did not feel the sign request was complete at this time. Chairman Curtis directed staff to place the item on the December 15th special meeting agenda and inform the applicant to get his application complete before that time. 2. Boardmember Wright asked if the applicant could have a temporary sign until this was approved. Staff stated that he was before the City Council on December 7th for approval of a tethered balloon advertising the restaurant. 3. Mr. Dan Millington, owner of the restaurant, asked if he could be allowed to explain his request at this time. Chairman Curtis reiterated that the Board would take no action at this time but he could speak to the Board. Mr. Millington went on to explain the purpose of the sign and his willingness to work with the Board and he would be willing to comply with all requirements. His concern was to have some type of sign up as soon as possible as this was the season and he felt he was missing out on customers because there was no sign advertising his business. Chairman Curtis stated it was not the Board purview to approve the sign, their purpose was to review the design of the sign and recommend approval to the Planning Commission. Mr. Millington thanked the Board for their time. C. Sign Application 93-225; a request of Norwest, Inc. for approval of a corporate sign for Norwest Financial located within the 111 La Quinta Center. DRB12-1 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2 L. V.ii ; 10), Design Review Board Minutes December 1, 1993 2. Mr. Jim Engle, representing Imperial Sign Company for the applicant, explained his request. 3. Boardmember Campbell asked what the depth of the letters would be. Mr. Engle stated they would be the same as they are now, 5-inches. 4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Boardmembers Campbell/Rice to recommend approval of Sign Application 93-225, subject to conditions. Unanimously approved. D. Plot Plan 93-516; a request of TD Desert Development (Chuck Strother) for approval of preliminary plans for the main entry road and approval of landscaping and architectural plans for a racquet club within the Rancho La Quinta project. DRB12-1 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. Staff went on to explain the problem with the Date Palm trees at the La Quinta Hotel parking lot. He noted a beetle had attacked the trees, toppling the head of the tree. Staff also noted the plans included the landscape design for the Phase I Casitas area. 2. Commissioner Marrs asked when the Palm trees were installed at the La Quinta Hotel. Staff stated they were installed in 1988. 3. Boardmember Harbison explained how and why the beetle that destroyed the trees attacks the trees. He further stated that the trees for this project appear to be planted in an area that should support the Palms with no problems. 4. Mr. Chuck Strother, applicant, explained the project to the Board. 5. Commissioner Marrs asked the applicant to explain the variety of Eucalyptus to be used. Mr. Strother stated it was the White Bark variety and as long as they were not over watered they would remain healthy and hearty. 6. Boardmember Harbison went on to explain further about the tree. 7. Chairman Curtis asked the applicant if he had any problems with the conditions as recommended by staff. Mr. Strother stated he had none. Chairman Curtis asked how the landscaping on both sides of the golf tunnel would be treated so no erosion occurs and there would be no safety problems at the top of the tunnel. Mr. Strother stated that the Engineering 3 10,3 Design Review Board Minutes December 1, 1993 Department had placed conditions requiring fencing at the entry across the top of the tunnel to prevent this problem. He further stated that they had not determined a planting design but will be sure that the proper plants are planted. 8. Boardmember Campbell asked about the height of the racquet club and the seat walls. Mr. Strothers explained their location and the stucco material to be used. Boardmember Campbell further asked if the roof materials were to be the same as used on other public use buildings. Mr. Strothers stated it would be. 9. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Boardmember Harbison/Rice to recommend approval of the entry road design for Plot Plan 93-516 as submitted and conditioned with the applicant to pay particular attention to the type of Eucalyptus tree and ground cover to be used and as conditioned by staff. Unanimously approved. 10. It was moved and seconded by Boardmembers Campbell/Harbison to recommend approval of the landscaping and architectural plans for the racquet club and Casitas area to the Planning Commission as submitted and conditioned. Unanimously approved. E. Discussion of development standards DRB12-1 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. Boardmember Harbison submitted additional information for the landscaping standards. 3. Staff asked that the Board supply additional information as to the direction they wanted staff to take regarding the design guidelines. 4. Boardmember Wright asked that this item be continued to the meeting of December 15th, to give the Board additional time to review the information supplied by staff. 5. Chairman Curtis stated his concern to keep the Board focused mentioned areas for the Board to discuss. 4 7 * Joy Design Review Board Minutes December 1, 1993 6. Boardmember Campbell asked what had been accomplished so far. Staff stated that a list of comprehensive plans submittal requirements to enable the Board to know what the project consisted of had been completed. Also the developer handbook (application procedures) had been modified to include the Design Review Board process. 7. Boardmember Campbell stated there needed to be more specific criteria to guide the developer and he did not feel this existed as of yet. He went on to volunteer to assist staff to put together a draft list of architectural guidelines for the Board's review . Staff stated their appreciation. 8. Chairman Curtis asked that Boardmember Campbell and staff work together to put this together. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Chairman Curtis asked if there were any corrections to the Minutes of November 3, 1993. There being no additions or corrections, Boardmembers Curtis/Campbell moved and seconded a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. VI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved and seconded by Boardmembers Rice/Curtis to adjourn to a special meeting of the Design Review Board on December 15, 1993, at 5:30 P.M. This meeting of the La Quinta Design Review Board was adjourned at 6:20 P.M., December 1, 1993. DRB12-1 3 106,