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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
October 7, 1999
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 99-018
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 September 15, 1999 Minutes.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Case ........................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-658
Applicant .................. Eisenhower Medical Center and La Quinta Medical Group
Location ................... Northeast corner of Washington Street and 48i' Avenue
Request .................... Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a two
story medical office building (Phase 1).
Action ...................... Minute Motion 99
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B. Case ........................
Applicant ..................
Location ...................
Request ....................
Action ......................
C. Case ........................
Applicant ...... :...........
Location ...................
Request ....................
Action ......................
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-660
Century -Crowell Communities
Within Tract 20158 and Parcel Map 19730, along the south
side of Calle Norte, east of Avenida Las Verdes, within
Duna La Quinta.
Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for two
new prototype residential condominium units.
Minute Motion 99
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-655
First School of the Desert
Northeast corner of Adams Street and Miles Avenue.
Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a
preschool facility.
Minute Motion 99-
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
September 15, 1999
I. CALL TO ORDER
10:00 a.m.
A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called to order
at 11:57 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di Iorio who led the flag salute.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and Dennis Cunningham. It was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to excuse Committee
Member Reynolds.
C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Associate Planner Leslie
Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. 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 August 4, 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 98-656; a request of World Development, Inc. for approval
of architectural plans for four new prototype residential within Tract 25691 on tthe
north side of Miles Avenue, east of Dune Palms Road.
1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in
the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the three inch door surrounds are
usually two inches wide. To requires them to increase the width to three
inches is an added cost to the developer. Staff stated this is a requirement of
the Zoning Code for the side elevations with single planes that are flat. Staff
would however, clarify the condition to state single plane side elevations.
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3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if there were specifications for the use of
foam, etc., to keep the foam from cracking. Staff stated only what the
manufacturer requires.
4. 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 98-656, subject to
conditions as recommended. 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 October 6, 1999. This meeting was adjourned
at 12:10 a.m. on September 15, 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:
PROPERTY OWNER:
ARCHITECT:
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT:
PLANNER:
OCTOBER 7, 1999
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-658 (SP 99-038)
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER AND LA QUINTA
MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT, INC.
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER AND LA QUINTA MEDICAL
DEVELOPMENT, INC.
JAMES CIOFFI, ARCHITECT
TKD ASSOCIATES, INC.
DUDEK & ASSOCIATES
REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS
FOR A TWO STORY MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING (PHASE
1)
LOCATION:
ZONING:
SURROUNDING
ZONING/LAND USES:
BACKGROUND:
NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND
48T" AVENUE
CR (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL)
NORTH: CR / VACANT COMMERCIAL LAND
SOUTH: RL / RANCHO LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB
EAST: RL / RESIDENCES IN LAKE LA QUINTA
WEST: RL / VACANT RESIDENTIAL LAND
Applications for a specific plan and site development permit have been submitted for
a 76,669 square foot medical center complex consisting of two buildings. The initial
Phase One construction will be on the southern four acres of the six acre site and
consist of a two story structure with 47,894 square feet of floor space and 262
parking spaces.
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REQUEST:
The proposed Phase One two story, 33 foot high building will primarily have a mansard
roof covered with red blend two piece clay tile. The building walls will be clad with
an off-white smooth trowel mission plaster and use bullnosed (rounded) corners. An
arched plaster arcade extends along most of the north and south building elevations.
A matching false arcade will be provided along portions of the east and west building
sides. The windows are steel multi -pane and inset 8" from the exterior wall. Stucco
surrounds are provided around the windows with the exception of the bottom of the
first floor windows which align with the top of a three foot high beige plaster building
base.
The east and west ends of the building will be stepped with the first story having a
parapet wall at approximately 18 feet high. There will be some use of trellis' on the
first floor roof, although there will be no access for tenants to this area.
The main building entries, located in the center of the north and south sides, includes
a 35 foot high gable roof tower with two shorter flanking hipped towers. These
towers will be approximately 32 feet in height. The entry tower includes the use of
a brown wood lintel above the first floor entry and a wood sill on the second floor
balcony.
Carports will be provided for portions of the parking lot with the design compatible
with the building. Materials will consist of steel beam supports with wood covering
with colors matching those used in the building.
FINDINGS:
As required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the Zoning Code, the
Committee is required to review and comment on the following findings:
Architectural Design- The architectural design of the project, including but not limited
to 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 provided the following
issues are addressed.
Due to the length of the building with its mansard roof, there is minimal variation to
the roofline except at the entry towers. Removing a portion of the mansard roof
between the entry and flanking towers will provide relief from continuous mansard roof
plane. Secondly, the tile eyebrow awning over the flanking towers appears redundant
with the tile hip roof above. Staff recommends extending the hip roof overhang and
removing the eyebrow awning. This will help provide variation to the roofline.
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The window placement is repetitive and off balance. Most windows are the same size
and aligned vertically regardless of their placement within the arch of the arcade. Staff
recommends window placement, size, and shape be revised to balance the
architectural features. Wood lintels shall also be used above windows in a manner
compatible with its uses above the arched entrance on the north and south sides of
the building.
On the south side of the building at the one story high parapet wall, near the east end
(right side on elevation plan), there is one horizontal window above the base on this
wall plane. This wall plane lacks articulation and character defining features.
Therefore, Staff is recommending additional architectural treatment be provided
compatible with the building.
Recommended Condition of Approval #3 addresses the issues noted above.
Site Design- The site design of the project, including but not limited to project entries,
interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities, screening of
equipment and trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site design elements are
compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in
the city in that the design complies with applicable site design requirements and is
designed to be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
Landscape Design- 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,
screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent land uses
and between development and open space, provide an overall unifying influence,
enhance the visual continuity of the project, and complement the surrounding project
area, ensuring lower maintenance and water use.
In conclusion, the findings needed to recommend approval of this request can be made
with the following conditions of approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 99-653,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Final architectural working drawings for all structures, substantially conforming
to this approval, including all revisions required by the permit shall be submitted
to the Community Development Department for approval prior to submission of
plans to the Building and Safety Department.
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2. Preliminary landscaping and final landscaping, hardscape, and irrigation plans,
substantially conforming to this approval shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for approval prior to submission of plans to the
Building and Safety Department.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following revisions shall be made to
the building elevations, subject to the approval of the Community Development
Director:
A. Between the entry tower and smaller flanking towers on the south and
north building elevations, remove the mansard roof and replace with
parapet wall element. The roof overhang shall be extended down over
the hipped roof elements on the flanking towers on the north and south
sides of the building with the tile eyebrow awning element removed.
B. Variation in window sizes, shapes, and placement shall be provided.
Wood lintels shall be incorporated above some windows.
C. The south facing parapet wall at the east end shall be provided with
character defining features to provide articulation and architectural
interest.
Attachments:
1. Location map
2. Plan exhibits
Prepared by:
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Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner
Submitted by:
Christine di lorio, Planning Manager
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
DATE: OCTOBER 7, 1999
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-660
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
(KENT ARMSTRONG, PROJECT MANAGER)
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS
FOR TWO NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS
WITH 1,774 AND 2,088 SQUARE FEET UNDER SPECIFIC PLAN
83-001
LOCATION: TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON LOTS 2, 3 & 4 OF TRACT 20158,
AND LOTS 1 & 2 OF PARCEL MAP 19730, ALONG SOUTH SIDE
OF CALLE NORTE, EAST OF AVENIDA LAS VERDES, WITHIN
DUNA LA QUINTA
ARCHITECT: KNITTER & ASSOCIATES
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Duna La Quinta, a partially completed private community of approximately 102
houses (Source: MetroScan), was initially established at the southwest corner of
Washington Street and 50`h Avenue in 1984 (See Attachment 1)• The attached
condominium units vary from 1,375 square feet to 2,952 square feet and offer a
blend of California/Mediterranean-style architecture through the use of concrete tile
roofing, exterior plaster walls and plaster or wood fascias, arches, etc. Roof designs
are varied consisting of hip, gable, shed and in some instances flat for garages.
Desert color tones are used for exterior surfaces.
In June, 1999, SDP 99-642 was approved which allows the construction of three
new detached one-story condominium plan types to be constructed by Century -
Crowell Communities along the north side of Calle Norte. Building permits for these
14 units were issued in August, 1999, and grading has begun. When SDP 99-642
was approved, the applicant was required to redesign the houses for the south side
of Calle Norte into split level units in order to better fit the existing grading and
constraints posed by the channel berm on that side of the street, as well as
maintaining compatibility with the existing residences. The applicant has responded
to this requirement with the two proposed split level plans.
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Twenty-six single family houses are proposed utilizing two prototype floor plans
varying from 1,774 (three bedrooms) square feet to 2,088 (three bedrooms) square
feet in size (See Attachment 2 - Site Plan). The homes back onto the golf course
range in height up to 22-feet , excluding the chimney projections. Each plan is laid
out with a side entry accessed by steps from the garage level. The plans feature
front -loading two car garages with a golf cart bay. The material for the garage doors
is not specified, but wood, metal, or composite materials are permitted.
A Mediterranean architectural style is proposed, utilizing exterior plaster walls and
concrete S-tile roofing, similar to the units approved under SDP 99-642. Desert color
tones (e.g., various shades of cream and beige) are proposed for the exterior building
surfaces. The material sample board will be available at the meeting. Roof lines vary
due to the different roof planes and sizes. Each plan includes two different facades,
with building sides and rears being the same within each plan.
The typical front yard landscaping plan is the same one approved for SDP 99-642.
Front yards are to include a minimum of two shade trees, numerous shrubs
highlighted by lawn and/or groundcover. A varied plant palette is proposed.
Staff Comments
The proposed units, as conditioned, are attractive and compatible with development
in Duna La Quinta, and architecturally suit the existing topography along the northern
bank of the golf course providing new fairway view homes.
MANDATORY 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 and
landscaping findings:
1 . The architectural and other design elements of the new split level residential
units will be compatible and not detrimental to the other existing units in
Specific Plan 83-001, provided that the front elevations on Plans 1A-S and 28-
S include pot shelf inserts or decorative lighting at the left edge of the garages
to break up the vertical expanse of the split level wall face (See Condition No.
3).
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, lot area, and building mass
and scale. The proposed units utilize similar architectural features such as tile
roofs, exterior plaster, fixed pane windows, arches, and side entries, etc,
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pursuant to Section 9.60.300 of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. At least one specimen tree, 10 feet tall from the top of box (i.e., a minimum
24"-box size with 2.0" caliper as measured 6-inches above ground level) shall
be provided in the front yard or street side yard. The landscaping plan was
previously approved under SDP 99-642, and did not indicate the sizes of
proposed trees, but has been conditioned to provide a minimum 24" box,
minimum 10-foot tall size tree (1.5" to 2 inch caliper as measured 6-inches
above ground level) with the yard completely landscaped (See Condition No.
1).
4. The proposed split level plans will not be constructed adjacent to or abutting
a lot line of an existing single story house within SP 83-001, as there are no
existing homes along the south side of Calle Norte, east of Avenida Las
Verdes.
5. The proposed split level plans do not deviate by more than 10% from the
square footage of existing units within SP 83-001, as they are 1,774 and
2,088 square feet of liveable area.
6. The mix of proposed split level units shall prevent units with identical, or
similar, front elevations from being placed on adjacent lots or directly across
the street from one another, as indicated by the proposed site plan.
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Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 99-
660, subject to the following conditions:
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 for and indicate 24" box,
minimum 10-foot tall trees sizes (1.5" to 2" caliper measured 6-inches from
ground level) as per Section 9.60.300 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Garage doors shall be constructed of metal, wood, or composite materials and
be sectional roll -up style pursuant to the requirements of SP 83-001
Amendment #5. Lites are optional.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the front elevations shall be revised on
Plans 1 A-S and 2B-S to include pot shelf inserts or decorative lighting at the
left edge of garage.
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Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Application portfolio
Prepared by:
slie Mouriquan , Associ to Planner
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STAFF REPORT
DATE:
CASE NO.:
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY OWNER:
ARCHITECT:
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-666
FIRST SCHOOL OF THE DESERT
MARK & DOROTHY HASTINGS
CHRISTOPHER S. MILLS
CHRISTOPHER S. MILLS
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
PLANS FOR PRESCHOOL FACILITY
NORTHEAST CORNER OF ADAMS STREET AND MILES
AVENUE
This application is being processed in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit 99-044
and Tentative Parcel Map 29288. The proposed preschool on 1.28 acres will be
known as First School of the Desert. The applicants operate two similar preschools
located in Palm Springs (2300 E. Racquet Club Road) and Cathedral City (69-440
McCallum Way).
The proposed single -story, 22-foot high building will contain 7,065 square feet
consisting of classrooms, restrooms, an office, a teachers lounge, and
storage/janitorial closets. Proposed is a flat roof with mechanical equipment
screening. The front entry, facing the intersection (west elevation), features an arched
doorway with a glass door and large adjacent windows. The building is elevation
closely follows the natural topography of the building site.
Proposed building walls will be stucco plastered with a colored (La Habra - X-11
Santana) unpatterned rough finish. The west and east elevations feature several large
glass windows. The south elevation features stationary multipaned inset windows at
three locations. The north elevation features high narrow windows within a slightly
recessed area. Shade structures are found over several windows are made of timber
support posts and cross -member beams highlighted with color accent trim. The
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covered walkway along the east elevation will have the timber posts and beams as
decorative supports. The wood color is Dunn Edwards - "Taffy Crunch (04-15D). Two
accent colors (Frazee #4903M and 4934D) are used on the west, east, and north
elevations above the windows and shade structures. The color and materials exhibit
will be available at the meeting.
The conceptual landscaping plan includes a variety of shade trees, accent plants,
shrubs, groundcover and vines. Decorative beach pebbles, granite boulders, and Palm
Springs Gold Fines are also used. Caliper size of the proposed trees is not specified.
Proposed landscaping covers 64% (39,965 square feet) of the project site, while
hardscape consisting of drives, parking area, and walkways will comprise 26 percent
(15,939 square feet).
The proposed playground will feature a variety of play equipment within two
designated play areas. Both play areas will have a sand base, with areas between
planted in Hibrid Bermuda Tiff grass.
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Findings necessary to approve this request can be made in compliance with Section
9.210.010(F)(4) & (6), with the implementation of Conditions of Approval, and are
as follows:
1. Architectural Design. The architectural design of the proposed preschool
building, including but not limited to the architectural style, scale, building
mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof style, and other architectural
elements, is compatible with existing surrounding development, in that it lacks
the bulky mass of a commercial building due to the articulation, the proposed
stucco exterior finish, trim colors, and the post and beam window shade
structures. The proposed building is adequately setback with multiple wall
planes so as to minimize the appearance of a large structural mass. The
material of the mechanical equipment is not clearly specified. Therefore, staff
is recommending the building plans identify the material (See Condition No. 1).
2. Landscape Design. The proposed landscaping, including the location, type,
size, color, texture, and coverage of plant materials, has been designed so as
to provide visual relief, complement the building, visually emphasize prominent
design elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious
transition between adjacent land uses and between development and open
space, and provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the visual
continuity of the project. The proposed landscaping is compatible with the
surrounding area in that the variety of the plant palette, placement of shade
trees and decorative plantings, provide an aesthetically pleasing and well -
functioning use of landscaping space, provided that the applicant revises the
landscaping plans to include the required three-foot landscaping berm pursuant
to Section 9.60.240(F) (See Condition No. 2) along Miles Avenue and Adams
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Street, and redesign the sidewalk in conformance with City standards so that
it does not merge with the street curb except at the street corners (See
Condition No. 3). The proposed landscaping plans do not indicate the caliper
of trees. Therefore, staff recommends in Condition No. 4 that the plan provide
a minimum 10-foot tall tree sizes (1.5-inch to 2-inch caliper measuring 6-inches
from ground level) as per Section 9.60.300 of the Zoning Ordinance. Also, the
conceptual plan does not specifically address location of plant and tree types.
Staff recommends prior to Planning Commission approval a detailed landscape
plan be submitted (See Condition No. 5. Overall the number of trees around the
perimeter, adjacent to both Miles Avenue and Adams Street, is somewhat
sparse, namely, the northwest corner and a portion of Adams Street. Staff
recommends that the revised landscape plans include the addition of more
trees in this area (See Condition No. 6)
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 99-
655, subject to the following conditions:
1. Final landscape plans shall include a three foot landscape berm, along Miles
Avenue and Adams Street, per Section 9.60.240(F) of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The sidewalk along Miles Avenue and Adams Street shall be redesigned per
City standards.
3. Final landscaping plans shall be submitted for review by the Community
Development Department prior to issuance of any grading permit for this
project. The plans shall provide for and indicate minimum 10-foot tall tree sizes
(1.5-inch to 2-inch caliper measuring 6-inches from ground level) as per
Section 9,60.300 of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Prior to Planning Commission approval, submit a detailed landscape plan
showing specific size, material, and location of trees and plans.
5. Prior to building permit issuance revise the landscaping plan adding trees in the
vicinity of the northwest corner and along Adams Street.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Plan Exhibits
Pre ared by:
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Leslie Mouriquand, A sociate Planner
Su itt y:�
Christine di lorio, Panning Manager
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