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1998 09 14 ALRC� T Lai r� z 0 S REVIEW COMMITTEE A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California September 14, 1998 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 98-005 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA W. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the August 24, 1998 Minutes. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Case ........................ Applicant .................. Location ................... Request .................... Action ...................... ALRC/AGENDA SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-603 Stamko Development Co. East of Adams Street on the south side of Highway 111 Approval of the building elevations and landscaping for three auto dealerships Minute Motion 98- VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT ALRC/AGENDA MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL & LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA August 24, 1998 CALL TO ORDER 10:00 A.M. A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called to order at 10:00 A.M. by Planning Manager Christine di Iorio who lead the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and Dennis Cunningham. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of the Minutes of July 15, 1998. V. BUSINESS ITEM: A. Site Development Permit 98-628; a request of RJT Homes for approval of a new architectural prototype house and landscaping plans. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Committee Member Bobbitt questioned the interior courtyard landscaping and asked whether the homeowner or the homeowners' association was responsible. Mr. Chad Meyer stated the builder was responsible for the exterior for the first year and the association then assumed responsibility. The interior courtyard was the responsibility of the homeowner. 3. Committee Members discussed with the developer how the irrigation would C:\My Documents\WPD0CS\a1rc8-24.wpd Architectural & Landscaping Committee Meeting July 15, 1998 be handled in respect to whose responsibility it was to maintain the front landscaping. Mr. Meyer explained that each home would have its own meter, but if a plant should die due to a homeowners actions, the homeowner would be responsible, otherwise it was the responsibility of the homeowners' association. 4. Planning Manger Christine di Iorio explained this was the first compatibility case to come before this Committee and some of the areas of concern to the Planning Commission were variations in roof heights, rounded corners, and indentation on the garages and other design characteristics typical of the existing prototypes within the Citrus. All of these areas have been met by this applicant. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 98-003 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 98-628 to the Planning Commission. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 98-629; a request of KSL Desert Resorts for approval of plans to construct a 3,875 square foot fitness center addition to the tennis pro shop and construct adjacent 1,320 square foot movement center. 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham stated he thought it would blend in with the current structures and would be an asset to the site. Discussion followed regarding the history of the Resort. 3. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 98-004 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 98-629 to the Planning Commission as submitted. Unanimously approved. VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None. VIII. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee to the next regular meeting to be scheduled as needed. This meeting was adjourned at 11:09 on August 24, 1998. C:AMy Documents\WPD0CS\alre8-24.wpd 2 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMEMT PERMIT 97-603 #1 APPLICANT: STAMKO ARCHITECT: WALKER/RANCOURT ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: HORTON SHEPARDSON ASSOCIATES REQUEST: APPROVAL OF THE BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND LANDSCAPING FOR THREE AUTO DEALERSHIPS LOCATION: EAST OF ADAMS STREET, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111 BACKGROUND: This application is part of the"The Centre at La Quinta" Specific Plan. In July 1997, the City Council unanimously adopted an Environmental Impact Report, Development Agreement, and Specific Plan to permit and control development of an auto/sales services mall and a future mixed use retail commercial center on 87 acres south of Highway 111, between Adams Street and Dune Palms Road. A Site Development Permit was also processed for 5 auto dealerships. A Conditional Use Permit to allow auto dealerships and Parcel Map for 10 commercial lots were approved by City Council and do not need to be amended. The applicant is now requesting amendments to the Specific Plan, Development Agreement and Site Development Permit. Per the California Environmental Quality Act, these amendments require preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. The proposed amendments would create three Planning Areas and allow development of the property under any of the four development scenarios. Only three auto dealerships are now proposed under the Site Development Permit. Protect Proposal Building Elevations- The three auto dealerships will be located along the south side of Highway 111. Each of the three building facades will face interior streets. All proposed buildings consist of a flat roof with stucco parapets, with the exception of the show rooms P:\CIMSTAalrc sdp 97-60341.wpd that are proposed to have hipped roofs covered with concrete tile. Large overhangs supported by stucco columns are proposed to surround the facade, highlighting the show room. All walls will be painted split face concrete block. Windows, man and roll -up doors will have stucco surrounds. The proposed windows will have dark bronze anodized aluminum frames with clear glass. Landscape Plans- Highway 111 - The trees proposed are not consistent with the plant palette within the Highway 111 Architecture and Landscape Design Guidelines except for one Sweet Acacia and five Blue Palo Verde. The 26 remaining trees proposed are Hybrid Mesquite. This tree species is not listed in the Highway 111 Design Guidelines. Numerous plant materials in addition to those listed in the Guidelines are proposed. The design concept is a combination of turf, separated by a concrete border, with desert plants including flowering trees. Retention areas are proposed within the 50 foot landscape setback along Highway 111. These retention areas accept not only water falling within the setback and right of way but also run off from the northern portion of each of the three dealerships. The Highway 111 Design Guidelines and Zoning Code Section 9.100.040C does not allow retention of storm water from the auto dealerships. Additional retention to accommodate on site drainage reduces the amount and height of the berming. Therefore the Zoning Code requirement to screen the vehicle display areas can not be met. Auto Dealerships - Each of the auto dealerships has a similar design scheme and plant palette. The tree species proposed are Palms and Australian Willows. The Willows are proposed as parking lot trees and screening of the roll up doors. Staff Comments As required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following findings: Architectural Design- The architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof style and other architectural elements are compatible with the surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the City. Additionally, this project is also required to comply with the Highway 111 Design Guideline. The goal of these Guidelines is to create an aesthetically pleasing vehicular and pedestrian corridor achieved not only through the unified landscape theme but also the architectural character and quality of design. Buildings shall have architectural features and patterns that provide visual interest, at the scale of the pedestrian, as well as reduce massive aesthetic effects. Architectural features shall be integral parts of the buildings fabric and design. Expressive shapes, notched entryways, building off sets and overhangs are encouraged to promote individuality among structures. P:THRiS Balrc sdp 97-603#1.wpd 2 Within an individual development project, a unifying theme shall be established. This theme will then establish the tone for architectural style, building materials, landscaping materials paving materials and other design factors and features to be utilized throughout the project. Facades and exterior walls shall be articulated to reduce the massive scale and the uniform, impersonal appearance of large retail buildings, and to provide visual interest. The intent is to encourage a more human scale through the incorporation of wall plane projections or a recesses in a repeating pattern including elements such as color texture material changes. Additional design elements to break up long massive planes such as arcades, display windows entry areas and awnings shall be used. RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 97-603 #1, subject to the following conditions: Landscaping - ♦ Eliminate the plants not listed in the Highway 111 Design Guidelines plant palette. ♦ Replace the Hybrid Mesquite trees with the flowering trees listed in the Highway 111 Design Guidelines plant pallette. Double the number of trees proposed along Highway 111. ♦ Redesign the berming/retention areas to be consistent with the Highway 111 Design Guidelines and Zoning Code Section 9.100.040 C. Building Elevations - 1. La Quinta Chrysler Center ♦ Add a wainscot consisting of a different type of concrete block. ♦ Add a trellis to cover the vehicle display area at the northwest corner of property 2. Torre Nissan ♦ Insert the window on the north elevation as shown on the floor plans. ♦ Specify a tile band (width, color and material to be determined) around the roof parapet. The tile band is not recommended around the service area but recommended along the western portion of the north elevation continuing around the facade and terminating at the end of the overhang on the south elevation. P:\CHRIS'1T\a1rc sdp 97-603#l.wpd 3 0 Provide a stucco cantilever overhang on the north elevation, specifically located on the wall plane with the receiving roll up and two -man doors. 3. Mazda Superstore ♦ Provide a tile inset design (i.e. diamonds, squares etc.) along the stucco parapet roof. Attachment: 1. Large Scale Plans (for Committee Members only) Prepared & Submitted by: Christine di lorio, Plan ing Manager P:\CIIRISTNIrc sdp 97-603#1.wpd 4