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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
September 15, 1999
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 99-017
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
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the August 4, 1999 Minutes.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Case ........................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-656
Applicant .................. World Development, Inc.
Location ................... Within Tract 25691, on the north side of Miles Avenue,
east of Dune Palms Road.
Request .................... Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for four
new prototype residential plans.
Action ...................... Minute Motion 99-
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VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
August 4, 1999
I. 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 Principal Planner Stan Sawa who requested a recess until 11:05 a.m.
Staff led the flag salute.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and Dennis Cunningham. It was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to excuse Committee
Member Frank Reynolds. Unanimously approved.
C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio and Principal Planner Stan Sawa
IL PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio asked if there were any changes to the Minutes
of July 7, 1999. 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 99-653; a request of KSL Land Company/Forrest Haag for
approval of architectural plans for a clubhouse and golf course maintenance building
located within the Norman Golf Course, on the north side of Airport Boulevard,
between Madison Street and Monroe Street.
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. Mr. Forrest Haag, representing the applicant, asked if Ray Lopez, landscape
architect, had submitted a landscape plan for the maintenance building. Staff
stated the only plan received to date was the concept plan which was what
staff was requesting to be more detailed.
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3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the plant palette for the golf course was
consistent with the plant palette for the clubhouse. Staff stated the two were
compatible.
4. Mr. Forrest Haag stated KSL had not hired a landscape architect to prepare
a detailed plant palette as of yet. it would, however, be consistent with the
golf course. His company is preparing the perimeter landscaping plan and
even though the exact plants have not been determined they know the plant
will be compatible to the Oleander hedge to screen the activities of the
maintenance facility from the golf course.
5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked how many units were approved for this
area. Mr. Haag stated this approval is for 365, 194 of these units is being
tracted and sold to merchant builders. Discussion followed regarding the
entrance location.
6. Committee Member Cunningham asked if that a landscape plan would be
submitted at a later date. Mr. Haag stated that was correct.
Committee Member Bobbitt asked if there would be a block wall with
landscaping. Mr. Haag explained that what was before the Committee was
a conceptual landscaping plan internal to the golf course. A perimeter
improvement plan that includes the medians and landscape setback area to
that wall is being prepared separately. The wall meanders and undulates up
and down on Madison Street and has the equestrian trail and sidewalk
integrated.
8. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the wall would be similar in design to
the PGA West wall. Mr. Haag stated it is stand alone project and is
anticipated to reflect more of the Australian scene.
Committee Member Cunningham stated he liked the look as it was fresh and
showed some originality on the part of the designer.
10. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if there would be any architectural
restrictions placed on the homes built to match the contemporary style. Mr.
Haag stated the master developer is faced with the issue that when the
lots/tracts are sold off, they have to build for their market.
1 I. Committee Member Bobbitt asked that in the parking island the area given
to trees needs to be increased. Discussion followed regarding new techniques
for planing trees in limited spaces.
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There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 99-017
recommending approval of Site Development Permit 99-653, subject to
conditions as amended:
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Add condition: Modify the specific plan document in regard to the residential
architectural design to include Australian Territorial as being acceptable.
Unanimously approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
V. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None
VI. 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 Review
Committee to the next regular meeting to be held on September 1, 1999. This meeting was adjourned
at 10:33 a.m. on August 4, 1999.
Respectfully submitted,
BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
CASE NO.:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
BACKGROUND:
SEPTEMBER 15, 1999
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-656
WORLD DEVELOPMENT, INC.
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS
FOR FOUR NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL PLANS
TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN TRACT 25691, NORTH SIDE OF MILES
AVENUE, EAST OF DUNE PALMS ROAD
The 9.3-acre, 38 single family lot subdivision was approved in February 1999 under
City Council Resolution 99-35. The applicant proposes four residential prototype plans
for Tract 25691. The project, known as Wildflowers, will be a single family residential
community with public streets.
The proposed single -story floor plans vary from 1,704 square feet to 2,520 square
feet of livable, area. Homes are situated on lots ranging in size from 7,224 to 9,593
square feet. Units will range in height from 16' 2" to 17' 9" feet, excluding the
optional chimney projections. Roof heights vary due to the different roof planes and
sizes. Each plan is laid out with a front entry courtyard with either single or double
front doors. The plans feature two and three car garages, with both front and side
loading options.
A Mediterranean architectural style is proposed for the project, utilizing exterior
plaster walls and concrete tile roofing. Color and materials exhibits featuring four
color schemes will be available at the meeting. Plans 1, 2, and 4 include two different
facades, while Plan 3 offers three options. Side and rear elevations are the same
within each plan. Specific on each unit are:
Plan 1 Option A 2 bedroom
3 baths
2-car garage, front loading
1,704 square feet liveable
475 square feet garage
2,179 square feet total
Option B (Only roof lines changed)
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Plan 2 Option A 4 bedrooms
2 baths
3-car garage, front loading
2,100 square feet- liveable
700 square feet- garage
2,800 square feet total
Option B (Only roof lines changed)
Plan 3 Option A 3 bedrooms
3 baths
3-car garage, front loading
2,200 square feet- liveable
695 square feet- garage
2,895 square feet total
Option B 3 bedrooms
3 baths
3-car garage, side loading
2,200 square feet- liveable
695 square feet- garage
2,895 square feet total
Option C 3 bedrooms
3 baths
2-car garage, front loading
2,200 square feet- liveable
600 square feet- garage
2,800 square feet total
Plan 4 Option A 4 bedrooms
3 baths
3-car garage, side loading
2,520 square feet- liveable
688 square feet- garage
3,200 square feet total
Option B (Only roof lines changed)
The material for the garage doors is not specified. Window frames will be white
enameled aluminum. Earth tone trim colors for window shutters, lintels, etc., will be
provided. Exterior finish will include terracotta -style concrete tile roofing with various
color flashing, earth tone color -coated stucco walls and fascias. Architectural
features include, but are not limited to arches, shutters, stucco window and door
surrounds, decorative attic vents, glass block windows, and stucco trims.
The typical front yard landscaping plan is included in the proposal that includes a
minimum of two shade trees, palm trees and numerous shrubs highlighted by lawn.
A varied plant palette is proposed. Caliper size of the proposed trees is not specified.
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MANDATORY FINDINGS
As required by Section 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) of the
Zoning Ordinance, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following
architectural and landscaping findings:
Each prototype plan proposed shall be provided with a minimum two different
front elevations with structural changes (roof type, height, etc.) to insure a
varied and marked difference.
The applicant has submitted at least two front elevation options per plan. Staff
recommends that Plans 1, 2, and 4 provide decorative chimney caps, similar
to that depicted in Plan 3.
2. No more than one prototype plan shall have a continuous (one height) roof
(such as a hipped or gable) when viewed from the front and rear of the unit.
The four proposed plans provide varied roof heights and lines. Plan 2 features
a primary gable roof line as viewed from the front or rear elevations.
3. Any side of a residential unit that is flat (one continuous plane) and has
windows (2' X 2" or larger) and doors provided with plastered or wood shall
have surrounds (3" minimum depth) on at least two sides of the frame.
The plans indicate a depth of 2-inches for window surrounds. Staff
recommends that the plans be required to have the minimum 3-inch depth.
4. At least one specimen tree (i.e., a minimum 24"-box size with 2.5" caliper
measuring 10 feet tall from the top of box) shall be provided in the front yard
or street side yard.
The proposed front yard typical landscaping plans do not indicate the caliper
of the 24-inch box or 15-gallon trees, but staff recommends that the plan
provide a minimum 1.5" to 2 inch caliper size for the 24-inch box size and 3/4-
to 1-inch caliper for the 15-gallon sized trees, to comply with Section 9.60.300
(1)(4) of the Zoning Code.
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Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 99-
646, subject to the following conditions:
1. Final front yard landscaping plans shall be submitted for review by the
Community Development Department prior to issuance of the first building
permit for these units. The plans shall provide indicate 24" box trees sizes with
a minimum 1 .5" to 2" caliper measuring 10 feet tall from the top of box, and
15-gallon trees with a minimum caliper size of 3/4- to 1-inch, as per Section
9.60.300 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Garage doors shall be constructed of metal, composite, or wood and be
sectional roll -up style if located less than 25' from the front property line. Lites
are optional.
3. Air conditioning mechanical equipment shall not be installed in the 5' side yard
setbacks.
4. Decorative chimney caps shall be provided for all plans.
5. The window and door surrounds shall be a minimum of 3-inches in depth.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Application portfolio
Prepared by:
Oeslie Mouu nd, Ass " late Plan
Submitted by:
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Christine di lorio, Planning Manager
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