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2000 03 01 ALRCLa Q�c z Td4 4 FCFM Or TYIF'�w ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California March 1, 2000 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2000-005 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 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the February 2, 2000 Minutes. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Case ........................ Applicant .................. Location .......'............ Request .................... Action ...................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 M & H Realty Partners Southwest corner of Washington Street and Highway 111, within Plaza La Quinta. Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a 6,600 square foot commercial pad building. Minute Motion 2000- ALRC/AGENDA 001 B. . Case ............................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-669 Applicant ....................... James R. Paul Location ....................... Northwest corner of Dune Palms Road and Corporate Center Drive within La Quinta Corporate Center Specific Plan. Request ......................... Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a multi -tenant industrial/office building. Action ........................... Minute Motion 2000- VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT OOA MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA February 2, 2000 1. CALL TO ORDER 10:00 a.m. A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di Iorio who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbin, Dennis Cunningham, and Frank Reynolds. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Secretary Carolyn Walker. 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 January 5, 2000. 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 99-666; a request of Stamko Development Company for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a auto retail center located southeast of the intersection of Highway I I I and Adams Street. Community Development Director Jerry Herman presented the information contained in the staff report and distributed revised elevations which were submitted prior to the meeting, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham stated it was a fresh new look for Highway Ill. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC2-2-20.wpd 1 n 03 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes February 2, 2000 There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion 2000-003 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 98-666, subject to conditions as submitted. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 99-668; a request of the Medalist Golf Development for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for four new prototype residential units located on the north side of Airport Boulevard, east of Madison Street within the Norman Golf Course. 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. 1. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio asked if the applicant would I:ike to add any comment to the staff report. Mr. Mark Kiner, RMN Architects/Planners, explained the products proposed. 2. Mr. Forrest Haag, representing the Medalist Golf Development, explained the landscaping design. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if this would create an eclectic look; is the builder deciding which units would go on each lot, or the owner. Mr. Haag stated it is a marketing decision by the Norman Company to direct the design theme to create this eclectic mix of the streetscape. They have chosen a street tree element that goes in at the very beginning to organize the entire street. Individually, it will be up to the landscape architects to create the envelope transitions between the houses so it does not give a postage stamp look. The 28-foot wide street gives the opportunity to have a streetband area that will add to the consistency of the look. In addition every house will have turf to tie together the mass of the front yards. Committee Member Bobbitt explained that his concern was that they have learned that when desert, native vegetation, etc., landscaping is used in conjunction with the crushed rock and drip irrigation, in actuality it is a higher maintenance than grass and most of the clubs do not have the manpower to maintain it and the overspray will cause weed growth that eventually turns into a mess. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the area where the lawns will be planted common area to be maintained by the homeowners' association, or each property owners. Mr. Haag stated currently there are four builders in the Norman Course. There is a Master HOA, sub associations such as Residential I, etc., in PGA West, and on top of that is the sub -association that will be created to be responsible for the upscale gates and landscaping. C:AMy Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC2-2-20.wpd ooq Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes February 2, 2000 Committee Member Bobbin stated that the persons hired to maintain this area will need to have additional training in how to maintain this type of landscaping. Overall he likes the look as the transition is well thought out and maintained properly. 5. Committee Member Cunningham stated he thought the blending was great that will create a warm and beautiful look. The product should be well received. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt commended Mr. Haag on his presentation. He then asked what type of Olive Tree would be used. Mr. Haag stated they would be the fruitless. Mr. Haag asked Mr. Kiner if an individual property owner wanted a standing seam metal roof could they have it. Mr. Kiner stated that only on the small barrel roof elements and it would be like a copper patina element. Mr. Haag asked if someone wanted to pay to have this done, would it be allowed. Mr. Kiner stated that if someone wanted to pay the right price and if it was compatible with the other units, he did not see any reason why they could not. 8. Committee Member Reynolds asked why they were using Eucalyptus trees as well as Bottle Trees. Mr. Haag stated it was not his favorite as well, but are a staple to Australian desert landscaping. They are not certain yet as to the species that will be used, but they must be drought tolerant. Committee Member Reynolds stated his concern about the Eucalyptus tree as they will become brittle as they mature and can be a hazard. He also asked about the use of the Agapanthas and he was not sure they would survive here in the desert. Mr. Haag stated he too did not believe they would hold up to the heat. He has had to remove some that had been used on other developments he had worked with. If they do use them it will have to be in a real controllable area/planter in the courtyard. 9. Committee Member Bobbitt stated they have been removing all the Bottle Trees and replacing them with another tree type as they have been a high maintenance cost due to the amount of mess they create. Discussion followed as to the different species of trees do well in the desert. 10. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion 2000-004 approving Site Development Permit 99-668, as submitted. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None C:AMy Documents\WPDOCSVALRC2-2-20.wpd OD Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes February 2, 2000 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 March 1, 2000. This meeting was adjourned at 10:42 a.m. on February 2, 2000. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California C:AMy Documents\W PDOCSVALRC2-2-20.wpd i BI #A ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: ARCHITECT: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: MARCH 1, 2000 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-667 M&H REALTY PARTNERS DAVID GEISER, AIA URBAN ARENA REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A 6,600 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL PAD BUILDING LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND HIGHWAY 111, WITHIN PLAZA LA QUINTA ZONING: CC (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL WITH A NOW RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY) SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: CR / VACANT COMMERCIAL LAND SOUTH: CC / PART OF PLAZA LA QUINTA EAST: CC / PART OF PLAZA LA QUINTA WEST: CC / PART OF PLAZA LA QUINTA BACKGROUND: The building site is part of Plaza La Quinta, a commercial shopping center originally developed in the early 1980's. Major tenants include Von's Supermarket, The Beer Hunter, and Downey Savings. The center is primarily designed in an early California style utilizing beige plaster walls, decorative tile accents and paving, wood framed multi -pane windows and doors, and mudded red clay tile roofs. The grassed pad proposed to be developed is one of two vacant sites in the center, east of Downey Savings on Highway 111. Between Downey Savings and the site is a two way driveway leading to Highway 111. A number of Date Palm and California Pepper trees exist along the west and north perimeter of the site. In -season art shows have been held on this site for a number of years. p:\stan\alrc rpt sdp 2000-667.wpd .' 0 REQUEST: The proposed multi -tenant commercial building is one story (22 feet high) in height and will have a combination flat and mansard clay tile roof. The building will utilize exterior plaster walls in two light colors and a "blue" accent tile trim around the windows and several wall areas. The parapet walls will be topped with a decorative cornice treatment, while the red clay tile roof will be a mansard type slightly lower in height than the parapet. Roof top air conditioning equipment will be placed behind the parapet walls. Arches are provided in the parapet walls at the center of the wall facing Highway 1 1 1 and at the southwest and southeast corners of the building. Between the south facing parapet walls which function as a walkway canopy, a open wood trellis is provided. The tenant entries face south towards the interior of the center. Large floor to ceiling storefront glass windows are provided on the south wall, and on the east and west sides of the building. Within the two arch openings facing Highway 111, there will be false glass multi -pane doors which provide access to the electrical and utility equipment. A trash enclosure with a wood gate is on east side of the building. A conceptual landscaping plan with a plant pallette has been submitted. The existing trees along the west perimeter will be removed, while those next to Highway 1 1 1 will be retained. Plants materials include some of those used in the center, as well as others compatible in growth patterns, water needs, and appearance. 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. The proposed design of the multi -tenant building lacks architectural compatibility with the existing multi -tenant buildings in that does not have the human scale present in the shopping center due to the building design and details. The main part of the existing center is early California in nature and has a combination of full tile roofs providing extended overhangs. The south facing elevation of the building does not incorporate a tile roof element, while the other three side utilize a combination parapet and mansard roof. This reduces the compatibility of the building with itself and the rest of the center. A tile roof element needs to used provided on this south elevation p:\stan\alrc rpt sdp 2000 667.wpd J. 0 Of which faces and is close to the existing center. The trellis can be used with the tile element. The existing windows and doors in the main part of the center are a combination of clear multi and single pane storefronts with wood muntins, mullions, and wood frames. The applicant is proposing large pane storefront windows and doors with metal frames. Furthermore, the windows are full length, which is not compatible with the balance of the center which has the windows set on the base of the building wall with a stucco ledge. Staff recommends design changes be incorporated into the project to provide compatibility with the multi -tenant portion of the center. 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 with minor revisions as recommended in Condition of Approval #3, the site design complies with applicable site design requirements and is designed to be compatible with the center and 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 provided the recommended conditions of approval are imposed. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2000- 667, 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. p:\stan\alrc rpt sdp 2000-667.wpd �� 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 plans, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director: A. On the south facing elevation of the building, a clay tile roof mansard element shall be provided between the parapet walls. Landscaping in front of the store entries shall be retained with the redesign. B. The roof tile shall be "mudded" to match that used in the center. C. Walkways around the building shall match that used in the center. D. Storefront windows shall use brown wood frames, be multi -paned, and utilize a plaster wall and ledge along the bottom, similar to that: used in the center. E. The trash door shall be of a solid decorative metal material. 4. Materials and colors shall match those used in the multi -tenant portion of the center. Attachments: 1. Location map 2. Plan exhibits Prepared by: Y/ ,G7 r1r1n1Gt,. Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: A 'n Christine di lori6J Planning Manager pAstan\alrc rpt sdp 2000-667.wpd 0,to CASE No. ATTACHMENT 1 NN 0 KBAVE sum 1 SPAINGBROOK CT. LANE \ 2 RM�LE "CT. 41 3 SUNBERRYCT. 4 SUM9JERBR CT. c?Q{ ±FMI RRO STAT "�Yn� � sr� ro � ST rRANCIS ` ;fg-WE S OF ASIST CHURCH E CASE MI SDP 2000-667 M&H REALTY PARTNERS [NCO HOME! ORTH SCALE: NTS ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: MARCH 1, 2000 CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-669 APPLICANT: JAMES R. PAUL ARCHITECT: ROBERT H. RICCIARDI, A.I.A. REQUEST: APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR MULTI -TENANT INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE BUILDING LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF DUNE PALMS ROAD AND CORPORATE CENTER DRIVE BACKGROUND: The proposed light industrial/office building is within the La Quinta Corporate Centre (Specific Plan 99-036), and is the second building considered within this commercial center. The USA Petroleum gas station was recently approved at the northwest corner of Dune Palms Road and Hwy. 111. [grommagne•. The proposed 39,625 square foot single -story industrial/office building will be 22-feet in height to the top of the parapet, and has a flat roof. The walls will be clad in stucco. The entry doors and storefront windows will have aluminum -framed glass solar bronze frames. Stepped out from the two sets of abutting entries will be a preformed stucco arbor with wood laminated beams attaching it to the main building wall. Inset single pane windows with wood lintels are proposed between the entries. The rear elevation will consist of a series of 1 2-foot tall metal roll -up doors and man doors, one of each accessing the tenant spaces. All but one of the roll -up doors are situated on 6-inch projections along the rear wall, with the man doors situated between the pairs of roll -up doors on the main wall plane. Two colors of plaster finish are proposed across the rear elevation, with the recessed plane the darker color and the stepped out sections the lighter color. The west and east elevations consist of the same architectural features found on the facade. Both of these elevations have varied undulation and projections. PALRCrptSDP2000-669Paul3-1-2000.wpd .'J'0 u 0 / ;L The proposed conceptual landscaping plan includes a varied plant palette consisting of 5 varieties of trees, 2 varieties of palm trees, 11 varieties of shrubs, 5 varieties of desert accent species, and 2 types of ground cover. The plan proposes perimeter landscaping for the building site, with planter areas adjacent to each of the front entries. A landscape entry statement is proposed at the northwest corner of the site where Dune Palms Road and Corporate Center Drive intersect. A 3-foot high meandering berm is proposed along the western boundary and along the landscape setback areas on Dune Palms Road and Commerce Road. A 6-foot high 2-sided slump block masonry block wall with a 2-inch cap is proposed across the rear of the site adjacent to the channel. A 6-foot wide planter is proposed adjacent to the wall. MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings necessary to recommend approval of this request to the Planning Commission can be made in compliance with Section 9.210.010(F)(4) & (6), and as follows: 1. Architectural Design. The proposed architectural design of the industrial/office building is consistent with the adopted design guidelines of Specific Plan 99- 036. Because this building is industrial use, it's design assumes a broad interpretation of the southwest architectural style, having parapet walls, blunt angles, rounded edges and inset windows. 2. Landscape Design. The proposed landscape plan is consistent with the landscape guidelines of Specific Plan 99-036 in that the proposed plant species comply with the master plant list and accent treatments for the La Quinta Corporate Centre. The proposed landscaping plans do not indicate the caliper of the 24-inch box or 15-gallon trees, therefore staff recommends in Condition No. 1 that the plan provide a minimum 1 .5" to 2 inch caliper size for the 24- inch box size trees. Staff also recommends in Condition No. 2 that a dense planting of yellow oleander and six Australian willows evenly spaced and each with enlarged planting curbs be planted along the northern property line, in order to provide visual screening of the rear of the building. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2000- 669, subject to the following conditions: 1. 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 P:\ALRCrptSDP2000-669Pa u 13-1-2000. wpd 013 (1.5-inch to 2-inch caliper measured 6-inches from ground level). 2. The final landscaping plan shall indicate a dense planting of yellow oleander (5 gal., 10-inches on -center) and ten (10) Australian willows (24-inch box size) evenly spaced and each with an enlarged planting curb along the northern property line in the proposed planter. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Specific Plan Exhibit 3. Application Exhibits Prepared by: Submitted by: jLeiRMouriquan , Associ e Planner Christine di lorio, Planning Manager P:\ALRCrptSDP2000-669Pau13-1-2000. wpd r.k 2 § § � K�m .I.-, Cj5 1 G�' •��= 8 9 N rFx5 CwQ ' e8I ' 7! 7BIS'II l0}1:1:3 i��r, b F1 ' I 011 wa r N W