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A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California
January 6, 1999
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 98-017
L CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
H. 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
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the December 3, 1998 Minutes.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Case ........................
Applicant ..................
Location ...................
Request ....................
Action .....................
ALRC/AGENDA
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-635
The Woodard Group, Stewart Woodard, AIA
43-576 Washington Street
Approval of building elevations and landscaping plans for
a 24,000 square foot medical office building.
Minute Motion 98-
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B. Case ........................
Applicant ..................
Location ...................
Request ....................
Action .....................
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-640
Century -Crowell Communities
East side of Adams Street, north of the extension of
Westward Ho Drive.
Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for four
prototype plans
Minute Motion 98-
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
December 3, 1998
I. CALL TO ORDER
10:00 a.m.
A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called to order
at 10:12 a.m. by Community Development Director Jerry Herman who led the flag
salute.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and Dennis Cunningham.
C. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, Principal Planners
Stan Sawa and Fred Baker, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Community Development Director Jerry Herman asked if there were any changes to
the Minutes of November 20, 1998. There being no corrections, it was moved and
seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to approve the minutes as
submitted. Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Site Development Permit 98-636; a request of Innovative Resorts Communities for
approval of architectural and landscaping plans for five prototype plans within PGA
West on Weiskopf, west of Winged Foot.
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 Bill Bobbitt informed those present that even though he
is employed by one of the Homeowner Associations at PGA West, he is able
to comment on any project at PGA West as long as it is not within his own
Homeowner's Association. In regards to this project that is not within that
area, he is familiar with the existing units and the proposed and they are nice
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addition. The landscaping plant pallet is good. The date palm to be used in
the small islands will not be a problem. His concern has been the crowns
breaking off of the larger palms. On the use of pine trees, he has had
problems with some of the pine trees at PGA West. All other trees are pretty
standard. He is not against using the pine trees, rather the problems they have
incurred using them in the desert is that they can be diseased and cause a
problem.
3. Mr. Pete Bilicki, Innovative Resort Communities, the applicant, stated they
would check with their landscape architect regarding the pine trees.
Discussion followed regarding the use of pine trees.
4. Committee Member Dennis Cunningham stated that in regard to the
architecture, they are compatible with the existing units. He asked if staff to
clarify why and where they were recommending the use of surrounds on the
windows. Discussion followed regarding the window treatments.
5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 98-014 approving
Site Development Permit 98-636 as recommended by staff and with the
deletion of the pine trees from the plant pallette. Unanimously approved.
B. Site Development Permit 98-641; a request of Southern Hills, LLC (Roger Hobbs)
for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for three prototype plans for the
property located on the east side of Southern Hills, at Oakmont and at the north end
of Laurel Valley in PGA West.
Principal Planner Fred Baker presented the information contained in the staff
report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked staff to clarify the reason for the change
in the size of the garage. Staff stated it was to accommodate a hot water
heater and door which encroaches into it.
3. Committee Member Cunningham stated it is another fine product in PGA
West and is in keeping with what is existing.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt abstained due to a possible conflict of interest.
5. There being no further discussion it was moved and seconded to adopt
Minute Motion 98-015 approving Site Development Permit 98-641 as
recommended by staff.
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C. Site Development Permit 98-634; a request of Rielly Homes, Inc. for approval of
preliminary landscaping plans for six prototype residential plans for the property east
of Madison Street, south of Airport Boulevard in Tract 28838 in Specific Plan 83-
002 (PGA West) and part of Specific Plan 90-017 to the south.
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 Bobbitt stated the plant pallet is very compatible with
the existing.
3. Mr. Forrest Haag, representing Rielly Homes, stated Mr. Rielly had asked
that he be allowed to use concrete tile as well as clay barrel tile. In his
opinion they are consistent with the existing units. Mr. Rielly was asking for
confirmation that in order to create the right effect for some of these
elevations he wanted the opportunity to use the clay and concrete tiles.
Predominately it will be clay tiles.
4. Staff asked what the colors would be. Mr. Haag stated it will be similar to
what is approved.
5. Committee Member Cunningham asked where the concrete tiles would be
used. Mr. Haag stated this tract was on the east side of Madison Street. Most
of the projects done by KSL has been predominately clay tiles. The use of
concrete tile is to create a little variety between the tracts. Mr. Rielly is
asking to have that variety.
6. Committee Member Cunningham stated that in his opinion if it did not make
a dramatic variation there is no problem. If it can be shown that the color
pallet works then he has no objection.
7. Community Development Director Jerry Herman asked if he was proposing
the flat tile, "S" tile, or both. Mr. Haag stated they were wanting to move
from the strict "S" style look whether concrete or clay. Community
Development Director Jerry Herman stated if they are "S" shaped whether
concrete or clay is all right. If they are asking for the flat tile, they will have
to go back to the Planning Commission. Mr. Haag stated they were not
specific on the concrete or clay. Principal Planner Stan Sawa stated they
were specific in their submitted plans where each example was the "S" style.
Mr. Haag stated they were looking for the opportunity to have a variation in
the roof tile from what has been done at PGA West. The flat is compatible
and is not a high fired ceramic tile. They may be "S" shaped or flat.
Concrete flat tile is existing in PGA West and therefore, not inconsistent.
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11. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated the round -a -bout was discussed at
meetings with the HOA. Presently, however, staff is not comfortable with the
a round -a -bout concept at this location. This project will be going to the City
Council for approval of the geometric layout and if the HOA wants the
round -a -bout, the HOA could suggest the idea to the City Council.
Discussion followed regarding round -a -bouts.
12. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated the Zoning Code allows the
unshielded outdoor illumination of any building or landscaping plan is
prohibited excepted with incandescent fixtures less than 160 watts.
Discussion followed regarding what light fixtures could be used.
13. Committee Member Cunningham stated he would like to suggest that when
room is available around a proposed bridge, landscaping be used to make a
statement. One site where this could be used is the area on either side of the
bridge on Washington Street north of the Whitewater Channel to soften the
appearance.
14. Assistant Engineer Marcus Fuller explained the art design that would be
incorporated into the bridge as the railing. Discussions followed as to the
design and detail work that would be used.
15, There being no further discussion it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion 98-013
recommending approval of Capital Improvement Project 98-09 as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
V. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS:
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members
Bobbitt/Cunningham to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping
Committee to the next regular meeting to be held on December 3, 1998. This meeting was adjourned
at a.m. on November 16, 1998.
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ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
CASE NO.:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
ZONING:
GENERALPLAN
DESIGNATION:
SURROUNDING
ZONINGILAND USE:
BACKGROUND:
JANUARY 6,1999
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-635
APPROVAL OF BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND
LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A 24,000 SQUARE FOOT
MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING
43576 WASHINGTON STREET
THE WOODARD GROUP, STEWART WOODARD, A.I.A.
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC)
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC)
NORTH: VACANT
SOUTH: COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C-P)
/VACANT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
EAST: VACANT
WEST: PLANNED RESIDENTIAL FOUR (PR.)
/CONDOMINIUMS (CITY OF PALM
DESERT
The project located at 43576 Washington Street consists of two parcels comprising 1.82 acres
(80,340 square feet) of land and is currently occupied by The M.E.A. Medical Clinic. The two
existing structures and parking lot on the properties were built under the County of Riverside
jurisdiction with County development standards. The property is currently serviced with gas,
water, and electricity. Adjacent properties are: north and east vacant land; south is an abandoned
single family residence; west and directly across Washington Street is a condominium complex.
Project Proposal
The proposed two-story structure is anticipated to be 26 feet in height with its highest point, the
mechanical penthouses, reaching 29 feet from ground level. A series of three translucent skylights
with hipped roofs and bronze reflective glass, projects above the parapet from the west side of the
building. There is a skylight covered atrium near the front or east end of the building. The west end
of the building is ground level parking with a second story structure over it. Wall materials consists
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of stucco finish with horizontal bans of brown reglet insets. The structure is to have multi -pane
windows with rust colored frames at all elevations on both levels. The carport trellis structure will
have sixteen parking spaces with a 20 foot steel frame cover, supported by concrete columns eight
inches in diameter.
Landscape Plan
Project landscaping, including but not limited to the location, type, size, color, texture, and coverage
of plant materials, has been designed so as to provide relief, complement buildings, visually
emphasize prominent design elements and vistas. It will screen undesirable views, provide
harmonious transition between adjacent land uses and between development and open space. It will
provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the project. Plant materials
consist of the following trees Weeping Myall, Bottle, Sister Agnes, Silk, Date Palm, and Blue Palo
Verde. The applicant is proposing to retain several of the existing Palm trees. The groundcover
will consist of Trailing Lantana, Verbena, Sea Lavender, Mexican Primrose, Trailing Indigo Bush,
Red Spike, Turf grass. Shrubs proposed are: Dwarf Oleander, Aloe, New Zealand Flax, Rosenka,
Mountain Marigold, Mexican Sage, Autumn Sage. The ground cover and shrub plant material are
low water consumptive native to the area.
Landscaping will surround the structure and the outside perimeter of the parking lot. The front of
the structure has a pond feature which will incorporate a public art piece. There are raised fountain
elements on each side of the pond feature. A six-foot wide sidewalk will be incorporated into the
landscape easement meandering in front of the raised fountain elements, pond feature, and public
art piece.
RECOMMENDATION:
The project is consistent with City standards and therefore, staff is recommending approval to the
Planning Commission of Site Development Permit 98-635.
Attachment:
Plan exhibits
Prepared by:
Fred Baker, AICP
Principal Planner
Submitted by:
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Christine di Iorio
Planning Manager
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
CASE NO.:
APPLICANT:
ARCHITECT:
REQUEST:
JANUARY 6, 1999
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-640
CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
BENJAMIN AGUILAR AND ASSOCIATES
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
PLANS FOR FOUR NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL PLANS
LOCATION: TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN TRACT 23995-6 THROUGH 10
ON THE EAST SIDE OF ADAMS STREET, NORTH OF THE
EXTENSION OF WESTWARD HO DRIVE.
BACKGROUND:
The proposal is for four new residential prototype plans for the south portion of Tract
23995 (Desert Pride) in north La Quinta.
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Proposed are four prototype floor plans varying in size from 1,450 to 2,240 square
feet. The units are three or four bedroom units, with two or three car garages. All of
the plans are one story, with the height of the units 16 or 17 feet high.
The units are Mediterranean in nature, utilizing exterior plaster walls, wood fascias,
and concrete tile roofing. Colors of the exterior materials will be in the earth tone
range. Color samples will be available at the meeting. The roofs of all plans are a
clipped gable running the width of the residence with smaller gable or hip roofs coming
off the main roof. Each plan includes three different facades, with building sides and
rears being the same within each plan. Garage doors are not specified.
The plans utilize a variety of architectural features on the facades, including towers,
arches, wainscots, stucco recesses and popouts.
Typical front yard landscaping plans without a plant pallette has been submitted.
Generally, each interior lot will have two trees, foundation planting around the front
of the residence and front wall, and lawn. Corner lots will have three additional trees
and shrubs along the walls enclosing the rear yard.
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EXISTING UNIT DESCRIPTION
The existing units in the northern part of the tract have been built by Inco Homes. The
units are Spanish or Mediterranean in nature. The units are one story in height. Three
of the four plans have a main gable roof running the width of the residence, with a hip
or gable roof garage. Some plans have smaller hip or gable roof treatments over the
entries or windows. All units have concrete tile roofing, exterior plaster walls and
wood fascias. Other features used include arches, popout window and door
surrounds, stucco columns, brick or stone wainscot, and one piece tilt -up metal garage
doors.
STAFF COMMENTS
All of the plans have a main roof that is a clipped gable running the length of the
residence with shorter and smaller gable or hip roofs coming off the main roof. There
is no change in the main ridge line roof silhouette from the street. Therefore, staff is
recommending two of the four prototypes provide alternate building elevations
incorporating roof style and heights different than the clipped gable roof.
The three car garages need to be 30 feet wide by 20 feet deep, because they are
required for the four bedroom plan (Plans 4). The garage has a water heater
encroachment within the garage area. The proposed two car garages either don't
meet the minimum 20' by 20' inside dimensions or have a water heater encroachment.
These will need to be corrected prior to issuance of a building permit.
FINDINGS
As required by Section 9.60.300 (Compatibility Review) of the Zoning Ordinance, the
Committee is required to review and comment on the following architectural findings:
1 . The architectural and other design elements of the new residential units will be
compatible and not detrimental to the other existing units in the projects.
2. The proposed single family residences will be compatible to existing dwellings
with respect to architectural materials such as roof material, window treatment,
and garage door style, colors, roof lines, and lot area.
Response to #1 .and #2:
The proposed units are of a compatible architectural design, colors, and
materials. The units utilize similar architectural features such as tile roofs,
exterior plaster, arches, popout stucco surrounds, and wood facias. The plans
with some revision to the roof and exterior will be compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood.
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3. At least one specimen tree (min. 24-inch box size (minimum 2.5" caliper), and
minimum 10 feet tall, measured from top of box) shall be provided in the front
yard or street side yard.
Response:
The proposed landscaping plans will be required to provide a minimum of one
24" box size tree in the front yard area. All units will have at least one
additional tree and other shrubs and groundcover.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 98-640,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Popout window and door surrounds shall be provided on all side and rear
elevations of all plans, except adjacent to bay windows.
2. Plant pallette with a minimum of one 24" box size tree (2.5" caliper) specified,
shall be submitted for review by the Community Development Department.
3. At least two of prototype plans shall be revised to incorporate a roof style
different than the clipped gable, with some variety in roof height.
4. All two car garages shall be a minimum 20 feet by 20 feet clear inside, with all
three car garages a minimum 30 feet wide by 20 deep (plan 4) per Zoning Code
requirements.
5. The garage doors shall be one piece or sectional metal doors.
6. Front, side, and rear block perimeter walls around the units shall match existing
walls to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
7. Gates in side yards shall match those used in the existing residences.
Attachment:
1. Plan exhibits
Prepared by:
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Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner
Submitted by:
Christine di lorio, Planning Manager
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