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REVIEW COMMITTEE
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California
March 4, 1999
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 99-005
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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 9, 1999 Minutes.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Case ........................
Applicant ..................
Location ...................
Request ....................
Action ......................
ALRC/AGENDA
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-646
Centex Homes
To be constructed in a portion of Tract 21643 in PGA West
Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for four
new prototype residential plans.
Minute Motion 99-
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B. Case ........................
Applicant ..................
Location ...................
Request ....................
Action ......................
C. Case ........................
Applicant ..................
Location ...................
Request ...................
Action ......................
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-647
Century -Crowell Communities
East side of Tanglewood, between Arnold Palmer and
Firestone and Canterbury at Riviera in PGA West
Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for four
new prototype residential plans.
Minute Motion 99-
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-642
Century Crowell Communities
Southwest corner of 5CP Avenue and Washington Street in
Duna La Quinta
Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for three
prototype residential plans
Minute Motion 99-
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
February 3, 1999
I. 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 Bobbitt and Dennis Cunningham.
C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa,
Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, 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 January 6, 1999. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to approve the minutes as submitted.
Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Site Development Permit 98-643; a request of MSG Enterprises, Inc., for approval
of architectural and landscaping plans for three new prototype residential plans to be
constructed in Tracts 29121, 29122, and 29125 in PGA West.
1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell 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 the architecture in these tracts has
been Spanish Colonial and these elevations are compatible. His only
comment is the front elevation on Plan 3 unit appears to be on the flat and
less appealing than the other plans. It needs more detail on the front such as
a popout. The unit with a hip roof with a flat section, needs architectural
treatment added to it.
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Mr. Dan Thombury, architect, Mr. Larry Green from MSG Enterprises, and
Dan Odle of Principal Construction, stated they had no objection to the
suggestion.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt noted that a Bougainvillea plant needed to be
added to the plant list.
There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 99-003
recommending to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development
Permit 98-643 with the two additional conditions:
a. The Plan 3 guest house front elevation shall provide additional design
articulation.
b. The Bouganvilla plant shall be added to the plant list.
Unanimously approved.
B. Site Development Permit 98-644; a request of Sheffield Homes for approval of
architectural plans for three prototype plans to be constructed on Citrus and Fesa in
the Citrus project.
Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff
report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department. Staff noted the applicant was requesting to delete Elevation `B"
which has the stone facade . Staff noted the recommended conditions
including the concern regarding the stone facade.
2. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he was concerned that if Elevation `B"
was deleted the project would only have two elevations. Mr Jose Torres,
representing Sheffield Homes, stated they could still have three elevations.
Elevation `B" has a flat concrete tile roof and stone work which has raised
compatibility concerns with the Citrus Homeowners' Association and staff.
This is why they were considering the deletion of this elevation.
Committee Member Cunningham commended the applicant on the quality of
their designs and stated it was unfortunate the Homeowners' Association
limited them on their architectural designs. He suggested they revisit the idea
of using the stone in their design. Discussion followed regarding the use of
stone.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he liked the designs as submitted. It may
not fit with the rest of the look at the Citrus, but he too was tired of seeing the
same design and would like to see a little more variety in the units being
proposed. Rock work around the windows would be a nice detail.
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5. There being no further discussion it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 99-004
recommending to the Planning Commission approval Site Development
Permit 98-644, subject to the recommended conditions with the following
change:
a. The flat roof tile for Elevation `B" of all plans shall be replaced with
a curved tile and the mass of stone on the facade reduced. Use of the
stone shall be consistent with Spanish/Moorish architectural.
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 March 4, 1999. This meeting was adjourned
at 10:34 a.m. on February 3, 1999.
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STAFF REPORT
DATE:
CASE NO.:
APPLICANT
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
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MARCH 4, 1999
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-646
CENTEX HOMES
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS
FOR FOUR NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL PLANS
TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN A PORTION OF TRACT 21643 IN PGA
WEST (SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002)
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The applicant proposes four new residential prototype plans for Tract 21643
(Tentative Tract 28960) within PGA West, a private master planned golf -oriented
resort community. The site includes 75 lots located on Columbine and Meadowbrook.
The units may also be built in other areas of PGA West should the applicant purchase
additional property.
The proposed floor plans vary from 2,691 square feet with a 350 square foot Casitas,
to 3,143 square feet in size. Homes are situated on lots ranging from 10,260 to
16,266 square feet backing onto golf course fairways. All plans are one-story, with
each plan ranging in height with a maximum of 18 feet, excluding the chimney
projections. Each plan is laid out with a front entry courtyard. Within each plan, the
roof heights vary due to the different roof planes and sizes. The plans feature three
car garages with Plan 1 offering two tandem garage bays. Plans 3 and 4 offer a two
car garage and a separate one car garage.
A Mediterranean architectural style is proposed for the project, utilizing exterior
plaster walls and concrete and/or clay tile roofing. The color and materials are
provided in the application portfolio. Each plan includes three different facades, with
building sides and rears being the same within each plan. The material for the garage
doors is not specified.
The typical front yard landscaping plan is included in the proposal. Front yards are to
include a minimum of two shade trees, palm trees and numerous shrubs highlighted
by lawn. A varied plant palette is proposed. Vines and ground cover are used to
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complement the landscaping design.
Existing Unit Description
To date, approximately 1,800 dwelling units have been constructed in PGA West by
various developers. The size of the constructed and approved units varies from 1,290
to 4,830 square feet, excluding custom-built houses. Houses are primarily one-story
with some two-story units. PGA West offers a blend of Spanish/Mediterranean- style
architecture with houses having clay or concrete tile roofing, exterior plaster walls
and plaster or wood fascias. Other features used include, but are not limited to
arches, shutters, stucco window and door surrounds, and earth tone exterior colors.
Staff Comments
The front courtyard entries proposed by the four plans provide for a variety in shape
and height of roof lines. Each plan has three alternative front elevations to provide for
a mix of colors, materials, and roof lines. The open courtyards provide added light and
openness. The proposed units, as conditioned, are attractive and compatible with
development in PGA West.
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 residential units will be
compatible and not detrimental to the other existing units in PGA West.
2. The proposed single family residences will be compatible to exiting dwellings
with respect to architectural materials such as rood material, window
treatment, and garage door style, colors, roof lines, and lot area.
The proposed units are the same architectural design, colors, and materials.
The units utilize similar architectural features such as tile roofs, exterior plaster,
fixed pane windows, arches, and courtyard enteries, etc. The new house plans
will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
3. 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.
Response:
The proposed landscaping plan does not indicate the sizes of proposed trees,
but will be conditioned to provide a minimum 24" box size tree (1 .5" to 2 inch
caliper) with the yard completely landscaped.
RECOMMENDATION:
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 for and indicate 24" box trees
sizes with 1.5" to 2" caliper measuring 10 feet tall from the top of box as per
Section 9.60.300 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Garage doors shall be constructed of metal or wood and be sectional roll -up
style if located less than 25' from the front property line pursuant to the
requirements of SP 83-002. Lites are optional.
3. Entry gates and perimeter walls shall be decorative matching other PGA West
houses.
4. Air conditioning mechanical equipment shall not be installed in the 5' side yard
setbacks.
Attachments:
1 . Location Map
2. Application portfolio
Prepared by:
L lie Mouriqu�nd, As ciate Planner
Submitted by:
Christine di lorio, Plan ing Manager
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STAFF REPORT
DATE:
CASE NO.:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
BACKGROUND:
MARCH 4, 1999
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-647
CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES (KENT ARMSTRONG)
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS
FOR FOUR NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
PLANS
TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN A PORTIONS OF TRACT 21846-3 AND
TRACT 24317-1 IN PGA WEST (SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002)
The applicant proposes four new residential prototype plans for portions of Tract
21846-3 and Tract 24317-1, within PGA West, a private master planned golf -oriented
resort community. The site includes 53 lots located on Tanglewood and 19 lots on
Riviera Way and Canterbury, for a total of 72 units and 1 community pool lot on
Tanglewood. The units may also be built in other areas of PGA West should the
applicant purchase additional property.
The proposed floor plans vary from 2,027 to 2,809 square feet in size. These
detached condominiums would be situated on lots of not less than 6,500 square feet
backing onto golf course fairways. All plans are one-story, with each plan ranging in
height with a maximum of 18 feet, excluding the chimney projections. Each plan is
laid out with a side entry and front loading garages. Within each plan, the roof
heights vary due to the different roof planes and sizes. The four proposed plans
feature two car garages with a golf cart parking bay.
A Mediterranean architectural style is proposed for the project, utilizing plaster walls
and concrete and/or clay tile roofing. The color and materials will be provided at the
meeting. Each plan includes two different facades, with building sides and rears
slightly different within each plan. The material for the garage doors is not specified.
The typical front yard landscaping plan is included in the proposal. Front yards are to
include a minimum of two shade trees, palm trees and numerous shrubs highlighted
by lawn. A varied plant palette is proposed. Vines and ground cover are used to
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complement the landscaping design.
Existing Unit Description
To date, approximately 1,800 dwelling units have been constructed in PGA West by
various developers. The size of the constructed and approved units varies from 1,290
to 4,830 square feet, excluding custom-built houses. Houses are primarily one-story
with some two-story units. PGA West offers a blend of Spanish/Mediterranean- style
architecture with houses having clay or concrete tile roofing, exterior plaster walls
and plaster or wood fascias. Other features used include, but are not limited to
arches, shutters, stucco window and door surrounds, and earth tone exterior colors.
Staff Comments
The four plans provide for a private gated side entry allowing for views of the golf
course located at the rear of each lot. Each plan has two alternative facades
providing a mix of colors, materials, and roof lines. Each unit will be staggered along
the front to provide interest in the streetscape. The proposed units, as conditioned,
are attractive and compatible with development in PGA West.
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 residential units will be
compatible and not detrimental to the other existing units in PGA West.
2. The proposed detached single family residential condominiums will be
compatible to exiting dwellings with respect to architectural materials such as
roof material, window treatment, and garage door style, colors, and roof lines.
The proposed units are the same architectural design, colors, and materials.
The units utilize similar architectural features such as tile roofs, exterior plaster,
fixed pane windows, arches, and gated side enteries, etc. The new unit plans
will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
3. 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.
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Response:
The proposed landscaping plan does not indicate the sizes of proposed trees,
but will be conditioned to provide a minimum 24" box size tree (1.5" to 2"
caliper) with the yard completely landscaped.
RECOMMENDATION:
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 for and indicate 24" box trees
sizes with 1.5" to 2" caliper measuring 10 feet tall from the top of box as per
Section 9.60.300 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Garage doors shall be constructed of metal or wood and be sectional roll -up
style if located less than 25' from the front property line pursuant to the
requirements of SP 83-002. Lites are optional.
3. Entry gates and perimeter walls shall be decorative matching other PGA West
houses.
Attachments:
1 . Location Map
2. Application portfolio
Prepared by: Submitted by:
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REQUEST:
MARCH 4, 1999
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-642
CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES (KENT ARMSTRONG,
PROJECT MANAGER)
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
PLANS FOR THREE NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL PLANS
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 50T" AVENUE AND
WASHINGTON STREET IN DUNA LA QUINTA AT LA
QUINTA RESORT & CLUB (PORTIONS OF TRACT 20158
AND PARCEL MAP 19730) IN SPECIFIC PLAN 83-001
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ARCHITECT: RICHARD PRICE AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Duna La Quinta_Specific_Plan_(SP_83=001).
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 501h 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 garage parking areas.
Desert color tones are used for exterior surfaces.
Project -Proposal
The proposal is for three new residential prototype plans for use in Duna La Quinta
(See Attachment 2 - Site Plan) in development Phases 2, 3 and 5 of SP 83-001.
Eighty-one single family houses are proposed utilizing three prototype floor plans
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varying from 1,802 (two bedrooms) square feet to 2,418 (three bedrooms) square feet
in size. Homes are situated on existing (Calle Norte and Avenida Los Verdes) or future
private streets on lots backing onto golf course fairways. All plans are one-story (17'
to 18' high), excluding the chimney projections. The plans feature two car garages,
which include golf cart storage areas.
A Mediterranean architectural style is proposed for the project, utilizing exterior plaster
walls and concrete S-tile roofing. Desert color tones (e.g., various shades of brown
and grey) are proposed for the exterior building surfaces. The material sample board
will be available at the meeting. Each plan includes two different facades, with
building sides and rears being the same within each plan.
The typical front yard landscaping plan is attached. 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.
Two common area recreation facilities are proposed, with each providing a pool, spa,
trellis, fencing, BBQ's, decking, etc. The recreation areas are also landscaped with
acceptable plant material consisting of mature palm and shade trees, shrubs and
groundcover. Guest parking spaces are also provided.
Staff Comments
The single story, prototype houses proposed by the applicant have distinctive
architectural features that are attractive and compatible with existing houses in Duna
La Quinta and other areas within the boundaries of Specific Plan 83-001.
MASIDA_T-O.RY 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 residential units will be
compatible and not detrimental to the other existing units in SP 83-001.
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- tem Numbers 1—and-2:
The new house plans are compatible with the surrounding homes because
similar architectural features are utilized such as tile roofs, exterior plaster, fixed
pane windows, sectional garage doors, decorative entry gates, etc. The varied
facades and roof treatments create aesthetically pleasing housing units.
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3. 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.
Response:
The proposed landscaping plans show a minimum of two specimen (24" and
36" boxes) trees proposed for each plan in compliance with Section 9.60.300
of the Zoning Ordinance.
REGGIV ENDATI91V:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 99-642,
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.
Attachments:
1. Location Map (SP 83-001)
2. Site Plan
3. Reduced Exhibits (ALRC only)
by:
I. Associate Planner
Submitted by:
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Christine di lorio, Planning Manager
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